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Job Details
Senior Engineer - Data Visualizations & Insights
On-site * Houston * Long-Term / Ongoing
The Gist
We re looking for a Power BI and Microsoft Fabric pro who loves turning big, messy data into clear, interactive stories. If you can design dashboards that make decision-makers say wow, and you re ready to guide a team while staying hands-on, this role is for you.
What You ll Do
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Lead the design and build of advanced Power BI dashboards that highlight key insights on student performance, attendance, HR, procurement, and operations.
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Create reusable datamarts, lakehouses, and semantic models in Microsoft Fabric for scalable reporting.
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Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven visual solutions.
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Set dashboard standards, templates, and version-control practices.
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Optimize for performance, accessibility, and a seamless user experience.
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Document business logic, DAX calculations, and metadata.
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Manage refresh schedules and tackle performance issues.
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Mentor teammates and champion best practices in data storytelling.
What You Bring
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Bachelor s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience.
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5 years in BI development or analytics engineering (public sector or education a plus).
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Expert Power BI chops: DAX, paginated reports, composite models.
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Strong SQL and data-modeling skills.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and enterprise data systems.
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A knack for data storytelling and user-centered design.
Why Join iSphere
You ll work with a team that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and a no-ego approach to solving big data problems while enjoying the stability of a long-term project in the heart of Houston.
