Power BI Developer

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer) to join a leading global financial institution on a long-term contract in Wilmington, DE. This role is ideal for someone with advanced Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling, who has experience building executive dashboards and turning complex data into actionable insights. The position involves designing enterprise-level BI solutions, integrating data from multiple sources, and delivering analytics on toolchain adoption, productivity, and business impact. Candidates should have experience with platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools, and be comfortable mentoring junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute to strategic initiatives at a senior level.Job Title: Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer)Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware 19803JobDuration: 12 months (with possible extension)Only W2 CandidatesJoin a leading global financial institution and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This long-term contract opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial services space. If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive business impact and enjoy creating insights that influence key decisions, this role is for you.Required Skills & Experience4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent through consulting, training, military service, or education.6+ years of Power BI experience, with at least 3 years focused on advanced development in enterprise environments.Proven expertise in designing BI solutions for enterprise software development ecosystems, toolchain adoption, and DevOps maturity.Experience connecting Power BI to various toolchain platforms (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD tools) and designing KPIs for adoption, onboarding, and usage.Advanced proficiency in DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling for management-level reporting.Experience building executive dashboards covering adoption, risk, compliance, automation, productivity, and cost savings.Strong data integration skills, including ETL, API extraction, direct query, and on-prem/cloud data source integration.Deep understanding of enterprise data governance, security, access controls, and reporting best practices.Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders.Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, solution architecture, and mentoring junior team members.Desired Skills & ExperienceExpertise in enterprise DevOps, SDLC/ALM toolchains, engineering productivity tooling, or related reporting domains.Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting initiatives.Microsoft Power BI and/or Power Platform certification.Experience in highly regulated or financial services environments.Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in moderately complex software engineering initiatives and contribute to planning and delivery of enterprise solutions.Review, analyze, and resolve complex software engineering and BI challenges.Collaborate with engineering, operations, and transformation teams to gather requirements, define key metrics, and ensure data accuracy for management reporting.Architect, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and reports focused on toolchain adoption, process maturity, and business impact.Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert in toolchain reporting, with knowledge of common platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools.Develop frameworks, data models, and methodologies to assess adoption and maturity metrics (e.g., tool usage, process adherence, automation coverage, delivery impact).Integrate data from multiple sources—including APIs, data lakes, internal databases, and vendor platforms—into Power BI using advanced transformations and DAX.Deliver meaningful executive and operational insights with robust drill-down capabilities for decision-making.Partner with business and IT leadership to present findings, recommend actions, and evolve analytics in alignment with strategic objectives.Define, document, and enforce best practices for management reporting, including data governance, security, and lifecycle management.Mentor and coach junior engineers and analysts on Power BI and toolchain reporting best practices.Maintain, monitor, and continuously enhance reporting solutions as enterprise needs evolve.Provide occasional after-hours support for critical reporting or deployment issues.