Sr. Power BI/ Fabric Platform Engineer- Visa Independent

Job Description: Senior Power BI/Fabric Platform Engineer is responsible for transitioning existing Power BI semantic models, reports, and dataflows into the new Dev/Prod operating model. They will establish the technical foundation required for reliable Dev/Prod separation, controlled deployments, and scalable analytics operations. The role ensures that analytics assets are production-ready, governed, and aligned to best practices. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Assess existing Power BI reports, datasets, and dataflows 
Refactor or adjust models to align with Dev/Prod standards 
Transition semantic models and reports into the Production environment 
Validate data accuracy and performance post-migration 
Ensure models are optimized for shared capacity usage 
Document dependencies, assumptions, and promotion criteria 
Partner with platform engineers to enable smooth deployments 
 
Required Experience 
7+ years of Power BI or analytics engineering experience 
Strong experience with Power BI semantic modeling and datasets 
Deep understanding of report and model dependencies 
Experience supporting enterprise-scale Power BI deployments 
Familiarity with governance and release management practices 
 
Platform Setup and Governance Requirements:

Implement increased Power BI (Fabric) capacity 
Establish and document Dev and Prod environment separation 
Configure workspace strategies aligned to environment boundaries 
Enable controlled promotion of assets from Dev to Prod 
Implement governance controls for access, approvals, and auditing 
Align with Client Data & Analytics operating model 
Ensure minimal disruption to existing business reporting 
 
Asset Transition and Delivery Requirements 
Inventory and assess existing Power BI assets 
Define migration waves and transition strategy 
Transition priority semantic models and reports into Production 
Validate performance, data quality, and user access post-migration 
Ensure Production assets are stable, documented, and supported 
Enable Power BI developers to work safely in Dev without impacting Prod 
 
Knowledge Transfer and Sustainability 
Clear documentation for Dev/Prod operating procedures 
Reusable patterns for future Power BI development 
Knowledge transfer sessions for internal teams 
Recommendations for ongoing capacity management and optimization.