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Power BI-Admin-Lead

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai
Job Description
  • Power BI Administration:
    • Manage and configure the Power BI environment, including workspaces, user access, and settings.
    • Monitor Power BI service performance and usage metrics to ensure optimal efficiency.
    • Ensure compliance with data governance policies by implementing security protocols, such as Row-Level Security (RLS) and data sensitivity labeling.
  • User Support and Training:
    • Provide technical support for the Power BI users, assisting with troubleshooting and issue resolution.
    • Create and maintain documentation for Power BI processes, standards, and best practices.
    • Conduct training sessions to upskill users on Power BI usage, including data modeling, visualization best practices, and report sharing.
  • Data Management and Integration:
    • Oversee the integration of data from multiple sources into Power BI and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
    • Collaborate with the data engineering team to design and implement efficient data models that enhance Power BI report performance.
    • Implement and manage data refresh schedules, ensuring timely and accurate data availability.
  • Governance and Security:
    • Establish and enforce governance policies to maintain data security and compliance across all Power BI assets.
    • Configure access controls, manage permissions, and monitor for unauthorized access.
    • Maintain documentation related to compliance requirements, data privacy, and security guidelines for Power BI.
Job Requirement
Primary Skills (Must-Have):
  1. Power BI Administration  Expertise:
    • In-depth knowledge of Power BI administration, including workspaces, user roles, and access management.
    • Proficiency in configuring Power BI features such as Row-Level Security (RLS), data sensitivity labels, and audit logs.
  2. Data Modeling and DAX Knowledge:
    • Strong understanding of data modeling principles within Power BI and proficiency with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX).
    • Ability to create and optimize complex data models and measures to enhance report performance.
  3. Data Integration and ETL Skills:
    • Experience with integrating data from various sources (SQL Server, Azure Data Lake, APIs, etc.) into Power BI.
    • Familiarity with Power Query (M language) for data transformation and preparation.
  4. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
    • Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve Power BI-related issues.
    • Ability to analyze and optimize Power BI performance metrics.
  5. Governance and Security Awareness:
    • Experience implementing data governance and security measures, especially in enterprise-level environments.
    • Understanding of compliance standards related to data privacy (e.g., GDPR) and data security practices.
Good-to-Have Skills:
  1. Microsoft Azure Knowledge:
    • Experience with Azure services such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Active Directory.
    • Familiarity with integrating Azure services with Power BI for enhanced data connectivity and management.
  2. Power BI REST API and Automation:
    • Knowledge of Power BI REST API for automating tasks like report deployment, workspace management,and usage monitoring.
    • Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and custom development.
  3. Database and SQL Proficiency:
    • Strong understanding of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
    • Ability to write and optimize SQL queries to support efficient data extraction and transformation.
  4. Experience with Data Visualization Best Practices:
    • Understanding of visualization best practices to ensure reports are insightful, accessible, and easy to understand.
    • Knowledge of other visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik) is a plus.
  5. Experience with Agile and DevOps:
    • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
    • Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and version control tools for managing Power BI assets.
  6. Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills:
    • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.
    • Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Power BI Administrator or similar role in data management and analytics.
  • Relevant Power BI or Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst) are preferred.