POWER BI TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

JOB TITLE: POWER BI TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

JOB LOCATION: SAN JOSE, CA || USA || (ONSITE/ HYBRID)

JOB TYPE: CONTRACT

Position Overview:

We are seeking a technically hands-on Power BI Architect to lead the design and development of modern dashboards and reports as part of a migration initiative from legacy QlikView (on-premises) solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Power BI, best practices for dashboard development, and enterprise-level experience, particularly in IT services and domains such as finance, sales, and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Power BI Architecture and Development:
   • Architect end-to-end Power BI solutions, including data models, report structures, and dashboard designs.
   • Ensure adherence to Power BI best practices for performance optimization, scalability, and usability.
   • Define and implement a common theme and design language for dashboards, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational branding.
2. Migration Leadership:
   • Lead the migration of QlikView dashboards to Power BI, ensuring minimal disruption to users and improved functionality.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess existing QlikView reports and identify opportunities for enhancement in Power BI.
3. Data Modeling and Integration:
   • Design and implement efficient data models optimized for Power BI reporting, incorporating industry best practices.
   • Work closely with data engineers to ensure data pipelines, transformations, and connections are robust and efficient.
4. Best Practices and Standards:
   • Establish and enforce standards for Power BI report development, including naming conventions, performance tuning, and governance.
   • Provide guidance on security, role-based access, and data governance within the Power BI ecosystem.
5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Partner with business stakeholders in finance, sales, and supply chain to gather requirements and deliver tailored dashboards.
   • Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business teams, providing insights on dashboard design, usability, and analytics strategy.
6. Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
   • Train and mentor team members on Power BI development and best practices.
   • Drive innovation by staying updated with Power BI updates, features, and industry trends.

Qualifications:

1. Technical Expertise:

• 8+ years of experience in business intelligence and analytics, with 5+ years in Power BI development and architecture.
• Proficient in DAX, Power Query, and advanced data modeling techniques.
• Experience with enterprise-scale Power BI deployments and integration with Snowflake or other cloud platforms.

1. Domain Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of finance, sales, and supply chain processes and KPIs.
• Ability to translate domain-specific requirements into actionable dashboards and insights.
• IT Services and Enterprise Experience:
• Prior experience working in large enterprises or IT services, managing complex BI projects.
• Exposure to cross-functional environments and collaboration with global teams.

1. Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.
• Leadership and mentoring experience in a team environment.

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of QlikView and experience in migration projects.
• Familiarity with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects).
• Experience with data governance and compliance requirements.
• Microsoft Power BI certification or equivalent.

This role is ideal for a Power BI expert who thrives in a fast-paced, enterprise environment and has a passion for modernizing and optimizing business intelligence solutions.