Fabric Power BI Developer

Job Summary We are looking for a Fabric Power BI Developer to join K&L Gates. The role creates scalable, governed, and optimized dashboards and Microsoft Fabric semantic models for enterprise use. The developer collaborates with stakeholders and data engineering, defines KPIs, validates data integrity, and establishes durable modeling patterns. Using Microsoft Fabric (e.g., Direct Lake) and Copilot in Power BI, the developer accelerates insights while ensuring governance and usability. The role leads complex analytics delivery, establishes visualization standards, and supports data‑driven decision‑making in an Agile environment. Key Relationships Director, Enterprise Applications, Data, and AI Platforms; Senior Manager, Automation and Development; Senior Manager, Data Engineering; Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications; Senior Applications Architect; Data Architect; Team Lead, Workflow and Automation; Technical Program Manager; Project Manager; Business Relationship Manager; Vendor and Partner Delivery Leads; Senior Manager, Data Governance. Essential Duties Lead the design, development, and lifecycle oversight of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, establishing visualization standards across the organization. Own semantic model strategy in Microsoft Fabric, enabling reusable datasets, governed calculations, and enterprise analytics standards. Develop advanced DAX measures, KPIs, and calculations while optimizing performance across models, DAX, report responsiveness, and underlying SQL sources. Build and manage Microsoft Fabric datasets using Direct Lake mode, optimizing performance through design considerations and platform constraints. Apply Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and data mesh concepts while ensuring semantic models align with data pipelines and governance frameworks throughout their lifecycle. Establish and maintain key metric definitions, validation routines, and traceability using SQL and predefined business rules. Drive governance best practices for semantic models and datasets, ensuring scalability, consistency, and maintainability while fostering adoption within the BI ecosystem. Define and manage the testing strategy, incorporating quality standards, User Acceptance Testing frameworks, and validation of business functions and reporting outputs. Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate requirements into semantic models and visualizations, ensuring clarity on outcomes and success measures. Provide Agile delivery leadership within sprint ceremonies and cross‑functional planning to deliver prioritized analytics outcomes. Leverage AI tools, contribute to AI‑powered analytics solutions, and adhere to firm AI governance standards, including responsible use, classification, and deployment controls. Advocate enterprise processes, procedures, security standards, and a knowledge‑first approach, serving as an example for the Enterprise Applications team. Additional Duties Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; possess or obtain relevant Microsoft certifications including PL‑300 and DP‑600. Demonstrate knowledge of Medallion architecture and data mesh concepts, with experience implementing and governing Microsoft Fabric semantic models and enterprise analytics standards. Maintain a secure, professional workspace and be available to travel up to 10% for offices, vendors, conferences, or seminars. Be available for scheduled release windows and production support events, occurring 2–4 times per quarter, including evenings or weekends. Demonstrate advanced DAX expertise and Power BI development skills, including semantic modeling, visualization creation, and performance optimization. Translate business needs into functional analytics requirements, communicating technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders. Possess exceptional SQL skills for querying and validation, with experience validating KPIs and metrics against business rules and source systems. Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder communication and ability to lead delivery within an Agile model (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence). Collaborate, engage, and communicate with team members across locations and time zones, interacting professionally with diverse personalities. Communicate technical concepts visually through diagramming, whiteboarding, and collaborative tools in hybrid or remote work settings effectively. 2+ years of progressive experience as a Power BI Developer or BI Engineer delivering enterprise reporting solutions. Possess experience using Microsoft Copilot and AI‑assisted tools within enterprise environments to accelerate analytics development, quality, and insight delivery. Compensation Salary $112,000‑$209,000 per year. The exact salary will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Benefits Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature) Back‑up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Dental Insurance Wellness Program Vision Insurance Pre‑tax Commuting Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Business Travel Accident Insurance Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Protection Pet Insurance Life Insurance (Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment) Health Advocacy Services Paid Time Off (25‑30 days per year) Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short‑term disability may provide additional paid time off) Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service Paid Holidays (12) Addiction Resources Family Building Benefits Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Flexible Spending Accounts Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements Employee Assistance Program Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities 529 Deductions Relocation Accident Insurance Employee Referral Program Critical Illness Insurance Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities Hospital Indemnity Insurance Perks including Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs Bereavement Leave All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

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The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Protected classes include race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Notice: We participate in E‑Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr K&L Gates