Power BI / Data Engineer - NC

Job#: 3026402

Job Description:
Client: Financial Services
Team: TBA
Job Title: Software Engineer 4 - Power BI / Data Engineering
Location: Charlotte, NC (300 Brevard St) - Zone 2
Contract Length: 9 Months (Possibility to Extend)
Work Model: 3 Days Onsite Mandatory (preferably Mon-Thurs)
Pay Rate: $69 - $74

Top Requirements:

6-8 years of experience in data analytics and engineering

Expert-level Power BI reporting, dashboarding, and analytics

Strong data engineering skills using Excel, including advanced transformation logic

Ability to perform complex data transformation, cleansing, and curation

Strong analytical skills; ability to use deduction, logic, and pattern evaluation

Experience interpreting large, multi-source datasets and creating clear business visualizations

Nice to Have:

Experience with Tableau

Background in IT operations, infrastructure reporting, or DC migration analytics

Experience supporting large-scale modernization programs

Familiarity with multi-year execution programs where analytics supports executive reporting

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer 4 will serve as an expert in Power BI analytics, data preparation, and data curation for a multi-year data center modernization and simplification (DCMS) program. This role will build dynamic dashboards, analyze complex IT datasets, model data from multiple sources, and support reporting workstreams tied to migrating hundreds of applications and thousands of components to next-generation data centers. The engineer must demonstrate advanced Power BI expertise, the ability to transform ambiguous data into clean analytical views, and deliver visualizations aligned to executive, program, and operational audiences.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Build advanced Power BI dashboards and report suites for DCMS deliverables

Perform complex data engineering activities using Excel and other tools

Cleanse, normalize, and transform IT application and infrastructure datasets

Create metrics, KPIs, and progress reporting for large-scale migration efforts

Translate unstructured data into structured analytical datasets

Develop automated data refresh pipelines and validation logic (as needed)

Support visualization requirements for leadership, technology teams, and migration workstreams

Work closely with program managers, engineers, and business partners to refine analytical outputs

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and clarity across all reporting layers

Participate in working sessions and represent analytics in discussions with cross-functional teams

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.