Power BI Lead Developer - Microsoft Fabric

Company Overview:
Req ID: 374812
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Power BI Lead Developer - Microsoft Fabric to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).

Hybrid onsite - open to travel or work 2 days onsite in Atlanta GA
Must be eligible for security clearance. W2 or C2C

Job Description:
Power BI Lead Developer – Microsoft Fabric

Day-to-Day Job Duties:
(What this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)
Lead the migration of enterprise Power BI environments from Fixed Capacity to Microsoft Fabric architecture.
Design, optimize, and maintain scalable Power BI semantic models, dashboards, and Fabric-based analytics solutions.
Perform advanced DAX optimization and query tuning activities across Formula Engine and Storage Engine workloads.
Analyze and optimize Vertipaq models, segment compression, cardinality, data types, partitioning, and query execution plans to improve performance and reduce latency.
Implement and optimize Direct Lake architectures and Fabric-native storage strategies.
Drive Microsoft Fabric optimization initiatives including data compaction, parquet file optimization, caching strategies, and workload performance improvements.
Develop and maintain SQL and Python-based solutions supporting reporting, transformation, automation, and analytics initiatives.
Lead offshore development and support workstreams while managing aggressive timelines and delivery expectations.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub Actions and DevOps best practices.
Collaborate directly with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to define scalable reporting and analytics solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and client enablement around Microsoft Fabric capabilities and best practices.
Conduct performance assessments and deliver actionable recommendations to improve enterprise BI and Fabric platform efficiency.
Support governance, release management, and production deployment activities for enterprise reporting environments.
Participate in client workshops, architecture reviews, and knowledge transfer sessions.
Basic Qualifications:
(What are the skills required for this job with minimum years of experience on each)
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, or Analytics platform development.
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Power BI development and architecture experience.
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Fabric, Fabric workloads, or Fabric migration initiatives.
Strong expertise in advanced DAX development, optimization, and semantic data modeling.
Strong experience tuning Formula Engine and Storage Engine query plans for Power BI performance optimization.
Strong experience with Vertipaq optimization, segment compression, cardinality management, partitioning, and cache optimization techniques.
Strong SQL development experience with performance tuning and enterprise-scale data environments.
Strong Python development experience supporting analytics, automation, or data engineering workloads.
Experience building, migrating, or maintaining Power BI models within Microsoft Fabric environments.
Experience implementing GitHub Actions and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines.
Experience leading offshore or distributed development teams in fast-paced delivery environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to business and executive stakeholders.
Experience training, mentoring, and educating clients and internal teams on Microsoft Fabric capabilities and best practices.
Ability to work onsite in the Atlanta, GA office at least 1 day per week.
Travel:
This position may require up to one day at the client office in Atlanta, GA.
Degree:
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or equivalent work experience.
Nice to Have:
(But not a must)
Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or Power BI certifications.
Experience with Direct Lake architecture implementations.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale Power BI Premium or Fabric environments.
Experience with enterprise data governance and security models.
Experience in consumer products, retail, or manufacturing industries.
Previous consulting or managed services experience.

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About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($100 - 110 /hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate''s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.