BI Engineer | Power BI, SSRS & SQL

Job Summary Synechron is seeking an experienced BI Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise analytics solutions. This role focuses on delivering robust data models, reporting, and dashboards using modern BI tools, with a strong emphasis on data quality, governance, and performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to enable actionable insights, drive data-driven decision making, and contribute to organizational growth and regulatory compliance.

Software Requirements

Required Skills (Essential) Strong hands-on experience with Power BI reports and dashboards

Proficiency in SQL and relational database design, data modeling, and query optimization

Hands-on experience with SSRS development for report creation

Experience with data modeling concepts (star/snowflake) and metadata management

Advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis and presentation (optional but beneficial)

Experience with data visualization concepts and storytelling for leadership audiences

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and working in cross-functional teams

Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security practices

Preferred Skills Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., SSIS, Azure Data Factory) and data integration

Knowledge of data lakes and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Experience with Power BI administration, dataflows, and deployment pipelines

Familiarity with NoSQL data stores and data warehousing concepts

Industry experience in banking/financial services or regulated sectors

Overall Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize enterprise BI solutions including Power BI reports, SSRS reports, and data models

Collaborate with data engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable BI solutions

Build scalable data models and dashboards to support key business KPIs and regulatory reporting

Ensure data quality, accuracy, and governance across BI platforms

Develop and maintain documentation for data models, data flows, and reporting artifacts

Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and cross-functional governance discussions

Drive improvements in BI performance, security, and maintainability

Mentor junior BI developers and promote best practices in reporting and data storytelling

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (required and preferred) Essential: SQL

Preferred: DAX (Power BI), M (Power Query), Python for data manipulation or automation

Databases/Data Management Essential: Relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL data modeling

Preferred: NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and data warehousing concepts

Cloud Technologies Preferred: Cloud data services and deployment on Azure, AWS, or GCP

Essential: General cloud concepts and data security considerations

Frameworks and Libraries Essential: Power BI reporting, SSRS development

Preferred: Power BI dataflows, DAX Studio, and other BI tooling ecosystems

Development Tools and Methodologies Essential: Agile/Scrum practices; Jira/Confluence for requirements and tracking

Preferred: Data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik) and BI administration tools

Security Protocols (if applicable) Essential: Data privacy, access controls, and secure data handling

Preferred: Data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Experience Requirements 5-7 years of experience in BI/Analytics with strong Power BI and SSRS capabilities

Proven track record delivering enterprise BI solutions and dashboards

Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Banking/financial services or regulated industry experience is a plus but not mandatory

Alternative pathways: substantial BI project experience, relevant certifications, or contributions to BI platforms

Day-to-Day Activities Design, develop, and maintain Power BI and SSRS reports and dashboards

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into BI solutions

Build and optimize data models, data flows, and reporting structures

Validate data quality and ensure governance across BI environments

Prepare leadership-level dashboards and executive status reports

Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and reviews

Create and maintain documentation for data models, pipelines, and reporting standards

Mentor junior BI colleagues and contribute to capability-building initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Certifications related to Power BI, data analytics, or BI technologies are advantageous

• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise BI solutions with Power BI and SSRS

• Professional Competencies Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities

• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead or contribute effectively within cross-functional teams

• Adaptability to evolving data technologies and regulatory requirements

• Initiative and ability to drive continuous improvement

• Time management and prioritization in a dynamic environment

• S​ YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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