Cloud BI Architect: Power BI

1 day ago

toronto, on, Canada Compunnel Inc. Full-time

The Systems Architect III will be responsible for modernizing legacy BI and data platforms by leading migrations from on-premise SQL Server ecosystems to cloud-native Microsoft analytics solutions. This role focuses on Power BI development, SSRS/SSAS modernization, and building scalable data engineering pipelines using Azure and Microsoft Fabric technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in BI reporting, data engineering, and large-scale migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead migration of legacy SSRS (Paginated Reports) to modern Power BI dashboards
  • Design, develop, and optimize Power BI reports using DAX and Power Query
  • Optimize report performance and enable efficient export of large datasets
  • Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
  • Query, transform, and validate data throughout the migration lifecycle
  • Implement DirectQuery, composite models, and aggregations to manage large data volumes
  • Modernize SSAS Tabular or Multidimensional models to Microsoft Fabric semantic models
  • Work with MS Fabric components including OneLake, Data Engineering, and Data Factory
  • Establish CI/CD deployment pipelines for Power BI and Fabric artifacts
  • Implement data governance practices including RLS, security, and data lineage
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful platform modernization
  • Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of BI and analytics solutions
Required Skills:
  • Strong experience migrating SSRS to Power BI
  • 5+ years of Business Intelligence and Data Engineering experience required
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
  • Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming data
  • Experience managing large datasets and performance tuning
  • Knowledge of DirectQuery, composite models, and aggregations
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience migrating SSAS models to Microsoft Fabric
  • Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Direct Lake, Data Engineering)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Power BI and Fabric
  • Understanding of data governance, RLS, and data lineage
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices in BI environments
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field