Power BI Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Fabric
Synapse
Power BI Architect

Job Details

Job Title: Power BI Architect

Location: New Jersey (preferred) or Dallas, TX (Local Candidates only)

Work Mode: Remote with Hybrid (3 days remote + 2 days/week at office)

Experience: 15+ years in IT, 5+ years in Power BI

Resource Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Power BI Architect to lead enterprise-level BI initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, cloud-native analytics solutions. This role demands strong communication, leadership, and architectural skills, with a deep understanding of Microsoft's data ecosystem including Azure Databricks, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary liaison between onsite stakeholders and offshore delivery teams.
  • Lead end-to-end BI solution design, development, and deployment using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Drive customer conversations around migration from Power BI to Microsoft Fabric.
  • Architect and implement data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights.
  • Ensure best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to BI developers and analysts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Power BI architecture and development.
  • Strong expertise and knowledge in Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Proven experience in leading customer engagements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in hybrid delivery models (onsite-offshore).
  • Proficiency in DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for BI deployments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Microsoft certifications in Power BI, Azure, or Fabric.
  • Experience with Power BI Embedded and REST APIs.
  • Exposure to data lakehouse architectures and medallion design patterns.
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