PowerBI Developer (m/f/d)

Power BI Developer (Databricks & Azure)

• 6 month contract
• Abu Dhabi - Office based

We are looking for a skilled Power BI Developer with strong experience in designing data models, dashboards, and reports using Power BI and Azure-based data platforms. This role focuses on transforming complex datasets from Databricks Delta Lake and Azure data sources into high‑performance, insightful analytics that support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports aligned with business requirements
• Build and optimise semantic data models in Power BI Desktop
• Develop and manage DAX measures, calculated columns, and KPIs
• Integrate Power BI with Databricks Delta Lake, Azure SQL, and other enterprise data sources
• Collaborate with data engineers to understand ETL logic, data pipelines, and transformations
• Validate and reconcile data across multiple sources to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Optimise report performance through model optimisation, aggregation tables, and query folding
• Implement and manage Row-Level Security (RLS) and workspace access controls
• Publish, schedule, and manage content in Power BI Service
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide documentation, support, and ongoing enhancements to Power BI solutions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Power BI (Desktop & Service)
• Advanced knowledge of DAX and SQL (mandatory)
• Strong experience working with large datasets and enterprise data models
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (facts, dimensions, star schema)
• Experience integrating Power BI with Databricks / Delta Lake or similar big data platforms

Good Understanding Of:

• Data pipelines and ETL processes
• Incremental refresh and Power BI refresh strategies
• Partitioning and performance optimisation techniques
• Data quality, validation, and governance principles
• Azure ecosystem including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Databricks

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Apache Spark / PySpark
• Knowledge of Power BI deployment pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to Python for data analysis or automation
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale reporting solutions