Power BI Specialist (Database Support Experience Required)

Job Title: Power BI Specialist (Database Support Experience Required)

Location : Alpharetta GA - Hybrid

Experience : 9+ years

2nd Interview will be in-person in Alpharetta

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Power BI Specialist with strong expertise in supporting and working with enterprise databases. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports, while ensuring reliable data integration, performance, and accuracy through close collaboration with database systems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI reports and dashboards aligned with business requirements

Connect Power BI to multiple data sources, including SQL databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based data platforms

Provide ongoing database support, including data validation, performance optimization, and issue resolution

Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to support reporting needs

Collaborate with data owners, business analysts, and IT teams to define KPI definitions and data models

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across reports and datasets

Monitor and troubleshoot Power BI refresh failures and database connectivity issues

Implement row-level security (RLS) and manage access controls in Power BI

Document data models, report logic, and support procedures

Provide user support and training on Power BI reports and self-service analytics

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience as a Power BI Developer or Specialist

Strong experience supporting relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying and performance tuning

Hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, and Power Query

Understanding of data modeling concepts (star schema, fact and dimension tables)

Experience troubleshooting data quality and performance issues

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, or Azure Data Factory

Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipelines

Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices

Experience supporting large-scale or mission-critical reporting environments

Power BI or Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-300)

Key Skills

Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data modeling)

SQL and database performance optimization

Data analysis and visualization best practices

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills