Power BI Developer

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.
 

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes, so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution field. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a Power BI Developer to add to the IT Digital Products team. This BI Developer will design, build, and maintain BI Reports, Application and Data Solutions. You will be a key driver in the implementation of Power BI Center of Excellence, governance, data strategy and well-defined database practices aligned with Technology & Systems strategic priorities. The IT Digital Products team includes the following areas: Enterprise Architecture, Custom Digital Solutions, Integrations, Enterprise Data Management (EDM), Sophisticated analytics, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). As a key contributor this position will interface regularly with technology leaders and internal groups such Operations and Sales. The ability to influence and foster consensus across teams at all organizational levels is essential to be successful in this role. A good understanding of business processes, challenges and goals is required to provide insightful ideas and creative solutions when faced with issues. The role will suit someone who is forward-thinking and can navigate obstacles well.

Essential Job Functions

• Write Data and Reporting solutions using modern SaaS and PaaS cloud services.
• Perform Power BI platform assessment for secure, scalable, and cost-effective report deployments, identify gaps in existing BI Platform, and recommend changes or improvements.
• Coach Power BI developers about best practices.
• Create and maintain existing databases.
• Participate in risk assessments for modern technologies and projects.
• Positive, Energetic and a great teammate.
• Passionate about application and data solutions.

Duties

• Employ secure and scalable framework development processes.
• Employ secure and scalable data modeling processes.
• Layout BI and Data Frameworks following the Well Architected Framework.
• Document security requirements and controls for protecting information, systems, and technology assets.
• Define and document how the implementation of modern technology impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.
• Communicate current and emerging application and data innovations to technical team members.

Job Requirements

• Experience in Power BI and data architecture.
• Demonstrable understanding of any Power BI Reports and Power BI Admin Portal.
• Good Understanding of Power BI licensing, Embedded Power BI, Power BI Pipelines, Fabric, and Premium Capacity.
• Good understanding of any visual types, data modelling and ETL pipelines.
• Strong data source analysis skills to locate data and business rules.
• Experience delivering solutions and insights on the Microsoft Azure platform with exposure to Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL DB, Power BI or Azure ADLS Gen2.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tools in Github/Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Data Modeling – Dimension and Facts tables, snowflake schema.
• Broad knowledge of internet protocols, firewalls, proxies.
• Experienced communication and interpersonal skills with ability to multi-task and quickly contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project
• Bilingual in either English/French or English/German would be highly desirable but not required.
• Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location in-line with the company flexible working policy, minimum of 3 days a week.
• Travel required is expected to be 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.