Senior Consultant - Power BI Engineer

About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the role As a Power BI Engineer – Senior Consultant , you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable data visualization and reporting solutions. You will be a valued member of the Data & Analytics Consulting team, working closely with clients, data engineers, and business stakeholders to turn complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will: Design and develop end-to-end Power BI solutions , including dashboards, reports, and data models Build and optimize data models using best practices (star schema, fact/dimension design) Develop advanced logic using DAX and Power Query (M) to support business reporting needs Integrate and transform data from multiple sources using ETL/ELT processes Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality analytics solutions Work model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-4 days a week in a client office in Newark, New Jersey . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered Hands‑on experience with Power BI (Desktop and Service) Strong expertise in DAX and Power Query (M) Solid understanding of data modeling concepts and best practices Experience with data warehousing (fact/dimension, star schema design) Experience in building and managing ETL/ELT pipelines Strong experience with data integration (APIs, data connectors, integration tools) These will help you succeed Experience with Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other cloud data platforms Consulting or client‑facing delivery experience Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions Strong communication skills and stakeholder management Compensation & Benefits The annual salary for this position is between $86,000 – $101,500 , depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid holidays and Paid Time Off 401(k) plan with company contributions Long‑term and Short‑term Disability coverage Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed—your transferable experience and unique perspective matter. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant