Power BI and SQL Server Consultant

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for the world's leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‐on experience Job Title: Power BI and SQL Server Consultant Location: Remote About the Role Customer Engineer for Power BI and SQL Server. We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing primarily in Power BI with additional expertise in Fabric and SQL Server. This role focuses on designing and implementing modern analytics and data platform solutions using Power BI, Fabric, and SQL-based architectures. You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers through design, implementation, migration, and optimization of modern data platforms. Role type: Bridge data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence to maximize data value through Fabric-powered analytics and Power BI insights. Required Skills Deep expertise in Power BI (Power BI Embedded, tabular data modeling, DAX, Power Query M, paginated reports, RLS security, REST API, Direct Lake/Import/DirectQuery) Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, One Lake, Data Pipelines, Semantic Models) and modern data warehouse patterns SQL Server (performance optimization, query tuning, indexing, partitioning, high availability, failover clustering, replication, encryption, capacity planning) Data connectivity (SQL, Analysis Services, Oracle, MySQL, Azure, AWS), SSRS, SSAS, Tableau to Power BI migrations Responsibilities Design enterprise Power BI architectures, semantic models, DAX calculations, dashboards, and Embedded solutions (80% workload) Implement data pipelines, security (RLS), governance, and performance optimization across datasets and reports Lead end-to-end analytics: ingestion, transformation, modeling, BI consumption; modernize on-prem warehouses to Fabric/Synapse Optimize SQL Server platforms (20% workload): query tuning, HA/DR, failover clustering, code reviews, storage management Provide architecture consulting, troubleshooting, and executive guidance for scalable, secure data platforms Qualifications Proven track record in enterprise BI architecture, semantic modeling, data warehousing, and performance optimization Experience leading Power BI/SQL/Fabric implementations, migrations, and modernizations Strong hands‐on experience with Power BI, Fabric, SQL Server environments across customer‐facing roles Characteristics of importance include customer service, problem‐solving, communication skills, and ability to interpret executive needs Location: Remote Salary Range The salary for this position is between $115K-125K annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk! #J-18808-Ljbffr