Power Bi Developer Contract Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Summary 

The Senior BI Developer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of curated data solutions and enterprise BI capabilities. This role leads cross-functional initiatives, working with Data Engineering, BI, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic, reusable data products, analytical pipelines, and impactful dashboards. The Senior BI Developer provides technical leadership, establishes best practices, and mentors other BI developers to advance organizational data maturity. 
What You'll Do 

• Design, architect, build and maintain scalable business intelligence solutions across the enterprise 

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Test Engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery of end-to-end solutions 

• Translate complex business needs into enterprise level technical designs, data models, and BI solutions. 

• Partner with the data engineer and data platform teams to support the design, build and maintenance of analytical pipelines 

• Lead and mentor other BI developers to implement best practices, dashboard design standards and data visualization strategies 

• Conduct POCs and recommend adoption of emerging BI technologies 

• Build and deliver rich and efficient dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and cloud based data platforms 

• Collaborate with other BI developer to define reporting standards and best practices 

• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues, ensuring stability and performance across BI solutions. 

• Promote data literacy and BI tool adoption by coaching business partners and power users. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for BI solutions, processes, and governance standards. 

• Act as a thought leader in BI strategy—evaluating and proposing enhancements to tools, processes, and architectures. 
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Leadership Responsibilities    

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level BI developers. 
• Provide technical guidance and peer review on BI development and design. 
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment of BI strategy with organizational goals. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience developing BI solutions, dashboards, and reports
• 4+ years of experience with data warehousing, relational database development, and advanced SQL
• 4+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse, etc.)
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Power BI (including DAX, data modeling, and Power BI Service administration)
• Strong knowledge of BI governance, data modeling best practices, and enterprise analytics delivery
• Experience leading or mentoring BI developers in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize work, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable solutions

Preferred Qualifications 

• Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Certifications 
• Additional cloud data platform certifications (Databricks, Azure, AWS, or GCP) 

 
What We Offer You

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes performance bonuses, generous paid time off, and a top-tier retirement program with 401(k) matching and additional company contributions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented, passionate peers who value ownership and continuous learning.
• Community & Giving: Benefit from 50% charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time to support nonprofit causes
• Great Place to Work® Certified: Join a team recognized for an environment of innovation and growth

Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jmrecruiting@jminsure.com