Power BI

Job Title: Power BI Developer

Location: Kochi

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer/Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, business intelligence, and reporting, with expertise in using Microsoft Power BI to transform data into actionable insights. You will work closely with business stakeholders to design, develop, and implement BI solutions that help drive informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop & Maintain Dashboards: Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations based on business requirements.

Data Modeling: Create and maintain data models using Power BI Desktop to enable seamless reporting and analytics. Utilize DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating complex calculations.

ETL Processes: Work with the data engineering team to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources (e.g., SQL Server, Excel, SharePoint, cloud platforms) into Power BI.

Data Integration: Integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business users to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical specifications.

Performance Optimization: Optimize Power BI reports and dashboards for improved performance, including query optimization, indexing, and data model adjustments.

Documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation for all reports, dashboards, and Power BI solutions to ensure sustainability and knowledge sharing.

Training & Support: Provide support and training to end-users on Power BI best practices, self-service BI, and report usage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with Power BI: Proven experience with Power BI development, including Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power Query.

Data Modeling & DAX: Strong skills in data modeling, creating complex measures using DAX, and developing calculated columns and tables.

SQL Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases and extracting data from various sources (SQL Server, Azure, etc.).

ETL Knowledge: Familiarity with ETL tools and processes to cleanse, transform, and load data.

Visualization Best Practices: Expertise in creating intuitive and interactive dashboards with a user-friendly design.

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders and present findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Azure: Familiarity with Azure data services such as Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake, or Azure Synapse Analytics.

Advanced Analytics Tools: Experience with Power BI s advanced analytics features, such as integrating Python or R scripts, machine learning models, or AI-driven insights.

Power BI Administration: Experience with Power BI Service administration (workspace management, security, data refresh schedules, etc.).

Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or other relevant Power BI or BI-related certifications.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 350,000 associates around the world.
• We don t just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the worlds leading professional services companies, transforming clients business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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