Power BI/Power Apps Developer (Onsite in North Chicago)

Job Title: Power BI Tools Developer
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Contract: 07 Months (Contract, possibilities of extension)
Key Skills: Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, DAX, REST APIs, SharePoint Online

Small Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Power Tools Developer and Lead with expertise in Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capability to lead a team effectively.

Job Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives, conduct workshops and interviews to gather detailed requirements for data visualization, automation processes, and application development, and document functional specifications and user stories for development purposes.
• Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy solutions using Power BI for data analytics and reporting, create automated workflows using Power Automate to improve operational efficiency, build custom applications using Power Apps tailored to meet specific business requirements, and ensure all developed solutions adhere to best practices in coding standards, security protocols, and performance optimization.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of developers by providing guidance on technical challenges and project tasks, foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth among team members, and conduct regular team meetings to track progress, address issues, and celebrate successes.
• Quality Assurance: Perform code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet project specifications, and implement testing strategies for all developed solutions to ensure functionality and reliability before deployment.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest features and updates in Microsoft Power Platform tools, identify opportunities for process improvements within the development lifecycle, and provide training sessions or workshops for team members on new technologies or methodologies.

Skills:

• Excellent PowerBI Reporting skill with the ability to develop reports/dashboards in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proficient in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for Power BI reporting.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs for integrating various services with Power Automate.
• Familiarity with SharePoint Online as it relates to app development using Power Apps.
• Knowledge of Dimensional Modelling techniques for effective data organization and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualification:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps). Proven experience leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment is highly desirable.
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (for Power BI), Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or relevant certifications related to the Microsoft ecosystem.