Senior Specialist - Architecture
Toronto-Ontario-CAOn-siteFull-timeSoftware Development
Description
REPLACEMENT RR We are seeking a highcaliber PowerBI Architect to lead our data visualization strategy and spearhead our transition into Microsoft Fabric This isnt just a report building rolewe need a visionary who understands the plumbing of a modern data estate from lowlevel DAX optimization to highlevel tenant administration and governance As our Architect you will be the bridge between complex data engineering and executivelevel insights ensuring our Fabric ecosystem is performant secure and scalable Key Responsibilities Legacy BI Deconstruction Lead the strategic migration of reports universes Business Objects and dossiers Microstrategy to PowerBI semantic models You will decide when to lift and shift versus when to refactor and rethink Fabric Ecosystem Leadership Architect and implement end-to-end solutions within Microsoft Fabric leveraging One Lake Lakehouses and Warehouses Optimization Master Ensure peak performance by utilizing Direct Lake mode You must be an expert in VOrder compression Delta Lake optimization and DAX efficiency to ensure reports render in seconds regardless of scale Advanced Semantic Modeling Design complex highperformance Star Schemas and composite models You should be an expert in managing Big Data within PowerBI without sacrificing UI responsiveness Performance Tuning Conduct deepdive optimizations using tools like DAX Studio Verti Paq Analyzer and Tabular Editor 3 Youll be responsible for reducing refresh times and improving query speeds Tenant Administration Governance Oversee PowerBI Service administration including capacity management FSKUs PSKUs workspace security deployment pipelines and gateway configurations Direct Lake Connectivity Implement and optimize Direct Lake mode to provide real-time insights without the overhead of traditional Import or Direct Query latencies Standards Best Practices Establish enterprisewide COE Center of Excellence standards for DAX patterns UIUX design and CICD integration with Git
Technical Requirements
Core Expertise 7 years of experience in Business Intelligence with at least 4 years focused exclusively on the PowerBI stack
Microsoft Fabric Proven experience working with Fabric components Data Factory Synapse Data Engineering and Data Warehouse A deep understanding of the One Copy philosophy is essential
Masterful DAX Power Query Ability to write sophisticated performant DAX and optimize Mcode for upstream folding
Administration Strong grasp of the PowerBI Admin Portal Tenant settings and Microsoft Entra ID formerly Azure AD security integration deployment pipelines and APIbased automation
Optimization Deep understanding of the Verti Paq engine data compression techniques and partitioning strategies
Migration Pedigree Proven experience migrating enterprisescale environments from Tableau Microstrategy or SAP Business Objects to the PowerBIFabric stack Data Engineering Knowledge Strong proficiency in SQLTSQL and experience with PySpark Notebooks for data transformation within Fabric Soft Skills Culture Fit The Translator You can explain the difference between a Lakehouse and a Warehouse to a stakeholder just as easily as you can explain Row Level Security RLS to a developer Efficiency Obsessed You hate redundant data and slow reports You strive for gold standard datasets that serve multiple purposes Adaptive Learner Since Fabric is evolving rapidly you stay at the forefront of monthly feature releases and community previews Architectural Vision Understanding of the Medallion Architecture Bronze Silver Gold and how it maps specifically to Fabrics Lakehouse Warehouse items Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate DP600 Experience with Python PySpark for data transformation within Fabric notebooks Background in SQL Server architecture and TSQL optimization Please Note This role is required to support multiple projects Approximate 10 to 12 in parallel Should be flexible to work on time zones based on customer alignment Should be flexible to support over the weekend for any Migrations If Any
Requirements
Mandatory Skills : PowerBI