Lead I - Data Engineering

Job Description – Power BI Lead Job Title: Power BI Lead Experience: 8-12+ Years Location: India / Hybrid / Remote Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level business intelligence and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Power BI, data modeling, DAX, SQL, and data visualization, along with experience leading BI teams and engaging with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of Power BI dashboards, reports, and scorecards. Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions. Build and optimize complex data models using Power BI best practices. Develop advanced calculations using DAX and Power Query. Integrate data from various sources including SQL Server, Azure, SAP, Oracle, APIs, and cloud platforms. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, governance, and security across reporting solutions. Monitor report performance and implement optimization techniques. Collaborate with business users, data engineers, architects, and project managers. Lead a team of BI developers and provide technical guidance and mentoring. Establish BI development standards, documentation, and best practices. Support data-driven decision-making through meaningful visualizations and analytical insights. Manage Power BI Service administration, workspaces, security roles, and deployment pipelines. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 8-12+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Power BI development. Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power Query, and DAX. Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational databases. Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and dimensional modeling. Experience working with Azure Data Services, Data Factory, Synapse, or Databricks. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience leading BI teams and managing multiple reporting initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) Certification. Experience with Microsoft Fabric. Knowledge of Python, R, or advanced analytics tools. Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery models. Exposure to AI-powered analytics and predictive reporting. Technical Skills Power BI Desktop & Service DAX Power Query (M Language) SQL Server / Azure SQL Data Modeling & Data Warehousing ETL Development Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Databricks Excel & Advanced Analytics Leadership Responsibilities Lead and mentor Power BI developers and analysts. Drive BI strategy and reporting roadmap initiatives. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices. Manage stakeholder expectations and project deliverables. Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and business insights. Key Competencies Business Intelligence Strategy Data Visualization Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Communication & Presentation Skills Ideal Candidate: A seasoned Power BI professional capable of leading enterprise analytics initiatives, managing teams, and delivering impactful dashboards that enable data-driven business decisions.