Sr Power BI Designer and Developer

Overview

Job Title: Sr Power BI Designer/DeveloperLocation: Fully Remote (U.S. based candidates)Type: 1099/C2C Independent ContractorPay Rate: $90-110/hr (Negotiable)Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Power BI Designer & Developer to lead the design, development, and strategic direction of our enterprise data visualization and analytics initiatives. This role is ideal for a candidate who not only excels in Power BI development but also brings thought leadership in data storytelling, AI integration, and business intelligence strategy.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Power BI Development & Design
• Design and develop advanced Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models that deliver actionable insights.
• Optimize data visualizations for performance, usability, and storytelling impact.
• Implement row-level security, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations.
• Data Strategy & AI Integration
• Lead the integration of AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI) into analytics workflows.
• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to embed predictive and generative AI capabilities into dashboards.
• Champion the use of AI to enhance data discovery, anomaly detection, and decision support.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with business units to gather requirements, define KPIs, and translate needs into scalable BI solutions.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote data literacy and self-service analytics.
• Governance & Best Practices
• Establish and enforce Power BI development standards, naming conventions, and documentation protocols.
• Contribute to the enterprise data governance framework and metadata management.
• Thought Leadership
• Stay current with industry trends in BI, data visualization, and AI.
• Present at internal forums and external conferences to share innovations and success stories.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Power BI development, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and SQL.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, Azure ML) is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and frameworks, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior analysts.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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