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Dax Developer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Developer, BI Reporting (Aderant Developer) (HYBRID - All US Offices: SF, LA, CHI, BOS, NY ... Optimizes data models and DAX queries for performance and usability. * Ensures data accuracy ...

Senior Data Specialist (Field Based)

San Jose, CA

$50.28 - $69.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... DAX and Power BI optimization (e.g., incremental refresh, composite models, deployment pipelines). * Experience with data cataloging and governance tools. * Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD ...

Senior Data Specialist (Field Based)

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$50.28 - $69.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... DAX and Power BI optimization (e.g., incremental refresh, composite models, deployment pipelines). * Experience with data cataloging and governance tools. * Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD ...

Senior Data Specialist (Field Based)

Walnut Creek, CA

$50.28 - $69.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... DAX and Power BI optimization (e.g., incremental refresh, composite models, deployment pipelines). * Experience with data cataloging and governance tools. * Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD ...

Data Engineer (On-Site)

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Perform data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualization optimization in Power BI. * Ensure ... Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data pipelines are aligned with reporting needs.

Data Engineer (On-Site)

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$120K/yr

Perform data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualization optimization in Power BI. * Ensure ... Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data pipelines are aligned with reporting needs.

Perform data modeling, DAX calculations, and visualization optimization in Power BI. * Ensure ... Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data pipelines are aligned with reporting needs.

Sr. Operations Data Analyst

Oakland, CA ยท On-site

$58.47 - $63.47/hr

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  • Dental

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Creates advanced DAX measures, calculated columns, KPIs, and time intelligence calculations ... Knowledge of UNIX shell programming, base-SAS, Visual Basic, Perl, or C. Experience with Azure Data ...

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How much do dax developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for dax developer in California is $52.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.86 and $63.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges a Dax developer faces in daily work?

Dax Developers often face challenges such as optimizing complex DAX queries for performance, ensuring data accuracy within large or intricate data models, and translating ambiguous business requirements into precise technical solutions. Collaborating closely with analysts and stakeholders, they must balance delivering quick insights with maintaining high standards of data integrity. Regularly updating skillsets to keep pace with evolving BI tools and best practices is also essential. Team environments may vary, but Dax Developers typically work as part of cross-functional analytics or IT teams, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills.

What is a Dax developer?

A DAX Developer is a professional who specializes in writing and optimizing DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) formulas for Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) Tabular models, and Excel Power Pivot. They focus on creating complex calculations, measures, and calculated columns to enable advanced data analysis and reporting. Their role often involves working with data models, improving report performance, and ensuring data accuracy in business intelligence solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Dax developer?

To thrive as a Dax Developer, you need an advanced understanding of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), data modeling, and strong analytical skills, typically supported by experience with business intelligence platforms like Microsoft Power BI. Familiarity with tools such as SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Power BI, and relevant certifications like Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate is highly valuable. Key soft skills include problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication to translate business requirements into data solutions. These skills ensure the accurate delivery of reports and insights that enable informed business decisions.

Infographic showing various Dax Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $108,466 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Microsoft Power Applications Developer | Active Secret Clearance with Security Clearance

ARES Enterprise

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

$110K/yr

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Job description

Ares Enterprise is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Microsoft Power Applications Developer to support digital transformation, application modernization, workflow automation, and data analytics initiatives for federal government clients. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Power Platform solutions that enhance business operations, streamline processes, and deliver actionable insights to support mission objectives. The Microsoft Power Applications Developer will collaborate with government stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and develop secure, user-centric applications leveraging Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI.  The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to translate business needs into innovative technical solutions within a dynamic federal consulting environment. Key Responsibilities: * Build and maintain enterprise applications, automate business processes, integrate data across multiple platforms, and develop dashboards and reports that improve operational efficiency, transparency, and decision-making.
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable Microsoft Power Apps solutions, including Canvas and Model-Driven applications, to support business process automation and mission-critical operations.
* Create, optimize, and manage Dataverse data models to support enterprise applications, business processes, and system integrations.
* Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that provide meaningful insights to government stakeholders and program leadership.
* Develop advanced analytics solutions using DAX measures, calculated columns, KPIs, and optimized data models to support reporting and decision-making      requirements.
* Implement and maintain data governance, security controls, and Row-Level Security (RLS) within Power BI environments to ensure compliance.
* Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, SQL Server, Dataverse, and external enterprise systems using APIs, custom connectors, and integration services.
* Connect, transform, and manage data from multiple sources to support enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational applications.
* Collaborate with government clients, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and develop scalable technology solutions.
* Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, solution design, testing, deployment, and continuous process improvement. 
* Provide technical support, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and performance optimization for Power Platform applications, workflows, and reporting solutions.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, process workflows, user guides, and deployment procedures in accordance with organizational standards and best practices.
* Ensure all solutions adhere to security, accessibility, governance, and compliance requirements while aligning with client objectives and industry best practices  Requirements * Active Secret Security Clearance
* Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
Typical Education: * Bachelorโ€™s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
Typical Experience: * 3 years of professional experience with software engineering
Technical Qualifications: * Atlassian Jira, Jira Service Management, Microsoft O365 Power Platform
* Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting
* Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting
* Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
* Python
* JavaScript
Salary: * $110,000.00 About Ares Enterprise: Adaptability | Reliability | Excellence | Synergy.
At Ares, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented culture where employees are empowered to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact in support of critical government missions. Whether supporting national defense, enterprise modernization, or emerging technology initiatives, our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and customer success.
Ares Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable contract requirements.