Power BI Architect

Job Title: Power BI Architect

Location: New Jersey (preferred) or Dallas, TX

Work Mode: Remote with Hybrid (3 days remote + 2 days/week at office)

Experience: 15+ years in IT, 5+ years in Power BI

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Power BI Architect to lead enterprise-level BI initiatives, working closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, cloud-native analytics solutions. This role demands strong communication, leadership, and architectural skills, with a deep understanding of Microsoft’s data ecosystem including Azure Databricks, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary liaison between onsite stakeholders and offshore delivery teams.

Lead end-to-end BI solution design, development, and deployment using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.

Drive customer conversations around migration from Power BI to Microsoft Fabric.

Architect and implement data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions aligned with business goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver actionable insights.

Ensure best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to BI developers and analysts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

15+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Power BI architecture and development.

Strong expertise and knowledge in Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric.

Proven experience in leading customer engagements and translating business needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working in hybrid delivery models (onsite-offshore).

Proficiency in DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for BI deployments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications in Power BI, Azure, or Fabric.

Experience with Power BI Embedded and REST APIs.

Exposure to data lakehouse architectures and medallion design patterns.