Senior Power Bi Developer Jobs in Garfield, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI & Agentic AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade analytics and intelligent automation solutions. This role blends advanced data visualization expertise with emerging capabilities in agentic AI systems, enabling data-driven decision-making and autonomous workflows across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Power BI, strong data engineering fundamentals, and hands-on expertise with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry. You will play a key role in shaping our AI readiness strategy while delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to business stakeholders
• Lead the integration of agentic AI solutions into analytics workflows, enabling intelligent automation and decision support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineers, business analysts, and AI teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Architect and implement scalable data models and semantic layers for enterprise reporting
• Drive adoption of AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, autonomous agents) within BI and data workflows
• Establish best practices for data visualization, performance optimization, and governance
• Evaluate emerging technologies in AI and analytics, recommending strategic adoption where appropriate

Database & Power BI Oversight

• Design and manage robust data pipelines and data models using SQL, Azure Synapse, Fabric, or equivalent platforms
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across multiple data sources and reporting layers
• Optimize Power BI datasets, including dataflows, DAX calculations, and query performance
• Implement row-level security (RLS), governance policies, and compliance standards
• Oversee deployment pipelines, version control, and lifecycle management for BI assets
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across databases and reporting environments
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure efficient ETL/ELT processes
• Maintain documentation for data models, dashboards, and architecture

AI Readiness & Agentic Systems

• Design and deploy agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry
• Develop autonomous or semi-autonomous agents capable of performing business workflows, data analysis, and decision support
• Integrate AI models with Power BI and enterprise data systems to enable intelligent insights
• Assess organizational readiness for AI adoption, including data quality, governance, and infrastructure
• Implement prompt engineering, orchestration, and evaluation frameworks for AI agents
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including transparency, bias mitigation, and compliance
• Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases for AI-driven automation
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, multi-agent systems, and enterprise AI platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Power BI development and data analytics
• Strong proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling
• Experience with SQL and modern data platforms (Azure, Fabric, Synapse, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, particularly LLMs and agent-based systems
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into business intelligence or enterprise applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, data-rich environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure AI services, OpenAI APIs, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data and AI workflows
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for data and AI (CI/CD, versioning, testing)
• Experience in building or deploying multi-agent systems or workflow automation tools
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security frameworks

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a strong focus on business impact
• Advanced data storytelling and visualization skills
• Ability to bridge traditional BI with next-generation AI capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Continuous learning mindset in a rapidly evolving AI landscape

This role is essential for Garan Apparel's enterprise AI transformation, integrating Azure and Microsoft Fabric with best practices in data, security, AI readiness, and team collaboration-while ensuring that every user, from executive to analyst, can understand, trust, and act on data with confidence.

Salary: $150,000