Software Engineer

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We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with a strong focus on Power BI development to join our Central Data Engagement and Reporting team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data models, interactive dashboards, and reporting solutions that empower stakeholders across the organization to make data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate combines solid software engineering fundamentals with deep expertise in the Power BI ecosystem, including data modeling, SQL, DAX, and integration with enterprise data sources. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys translating complex data into clear, actionable visual insights while also contributing to the broader engineering practices of the team.Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that meet business and stakeholder requirements.Build and optimize data models using Power BI, including star schemas, relationships, and calculated measures using DAX.Load data from various sources (SQL databases, Databricks, APIs, cloud data warehouses, flat files) into Power BI datasets.Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures to support reporting and analytics needs.Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Implement and maintain data governance practices within Power BI to ensure proper access controls.Optimize report performance, including query optimization, incremental refresh strategies, and dataset size management.Integrate Power BI solutions with other tools and platforms (e.g., Databricks, SharePoint, Excel, Power Automate, Power Apps).Participate in code reviews, testing, and version control practices (e.g., Power BI deployment pipelines, Git) to ensure quality and consistency.Document data models, ETL processes, and report specifications for maintainability and knowledge sharing.Monitor and troubleshoot data refresh failures, performance issues, and data accuracy discrepancies.Contribute to establishing BI development standards and best practices.Stay current with Power BI updates, new features, and industry best practices, and recommend improvements to existing BI processes.Work Experience / Skill Sets2+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or business intelligence development2+ years hands-on experience developing solutions in Power BI (Desktop, Service, Report Builder), including complex DAXStrong SQL skills: writing advanced queries, optimization, stored procedures, viewsPower BI integration with Azure (Synapse, Azure SQL Database, Databricks)Understanding of data modeling concepts: star/snowflake schemas, normalization/denormalization, data warehousingFamiliarity with data visualization best practices and UX principles for dashboardsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersAttention to detail and commitment to data accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionallySelf-motivated with a continuous learning orientation toward emerging BI tools and techniquesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fieldPreferredPython for automation/advanced analyticsAgile/Scrum environment experienceGit version control and CI/CD for BI deploymentsPower Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps)US Work AuthorizationUS Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.Pay information:The salary range for this position is $74,320 - $127,710. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting. This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.Who we are:Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for betterWe enjoy the everyday | We think furtherWhat’s in it for you:In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.  Are you ready to play your part?Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Caution: Employment scamsMarkel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the No agencies please.SummaryLocation: Richmond, VAType: Full time