Primary Skills (Must-Have):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.