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Lead Business Intelligence Developer

Simpalm
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

Simpalm is hiring for one of its direct clients in the United States for a highly skilled Lead Business Intelligence Developer. This role is ideal for a seasoned BI professional who can drive enterprise reporting strategy, build scalable Power BI solutions, and provide technical leadership within a growing Business Intelligence & Analytics team.

Role Overview:
As a Lead BI Developer, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise reporting capabilities by designing, developing, and optimizing robust Power BI solutions. You will act as a hands-on technical expert, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions.
  • Architect, implement, and optimize scalable semantic data models for enterprise reporting.
  • Develop and enhance DAX measures and calculations to support advanced analytics.
  • Establish and enforce best practices around data modeling, governance, and performance tuning.
  • Implement governance frameworks including business glossaries, standardized KPIs, and clear business definitions.
  • Design and deliver high-performance Power BI dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights.
  • Manage Power BI workspaces, including user access, content organization, and security configurations (e.g., Row-Level Security).
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to BI developers and analysts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7 years of experience in data analytics and BI architecture roles.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Power BI in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong expertise in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and advanced SQL.
  • Proven experience in designing and optimizing data models for large-scale and complex datasets.
  • Hands-on experience working with Snowflake as a primary data platform, including building scalable semantic layers.

Why Join Simpalm?

  • Opportunity to work with leading US-based clients on impactful, enterprise-scale projects.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Cloud platforms.
  • A collaborative and growth-focused work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
  • Strong leadership support with opportunities to mentor teams and influence architectural decisions.
  • Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50

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