Power BI Developer & Data Engineer

Power BI Developer & Data Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Searchability

£550 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The role of Power BI Developer & Data Engineer involves delivering a dashboard and data integration project for a major client, requiring hands-on engagement from requirements gathering to deployment. The position demands strong Power BI and data engineering skills, with a focus on designing and building high-quality dashboards and data pipelines. The contract is for 7 weeks starting in February 2026, and the work is primarily remote with occasional onsite requirements in Covent Garden. Candidates must be based in the UK and possess relevant experience in project-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting stakeholder workshops to gather, validate, and refine dashboard requirements.
  • Designing and building ETL pipelines to integrate and transform data from multiple sources using Databricks.
  • Developing robust data models and calculation logic to support business and campaign KPIs.
  • Creating three complex Power BI dashboards with interactive visualisations aligned to client specifications.
  • Ensuring data accuracy, performance, and reliability through testing and validation.
  • Implementing best practices for Power BI usability, performance, and security where required.
  • Producing clear technical documentation and delivering knowledge transfer at project completion.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Power BI Developer in project-based or contract environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including advanced DAX, data modelling, and dashboard design.
  • Solid data engineering experience, particularly building ETL pipelines using Databricks.
  • Strong SQL skills for complex querying, transformation, and validation.
  • Experience working directly with stakeholders and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong documentation skills and a delivery-focused mindset.

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

NEW CONTRACT ROLE - POWER BI DEVELOPER & DATA ENGINEER

UK-Based Candidates Only | 7 Week Contract (Feb 2026 Start) | £500-550 Per Day | Remote with Occasional Onsite (Covent Garden)

To apply, email: (see below)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for an experienced Power BI Developer with strong Data Engineering skills to deliver a defined dashboard and data integration project for a major client. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused engagement suited to someone who enjoys working end-to-end, from requirements gathering through to deployment and handover - within a fixed timeframe.

THE ROLE

You will take ownership of designing, building, and delivering a set of high-quality Power BI dashboards, underpinned by robust data pipelines and models. Working closely with client stakeholders, you will translate business and campaign requirements into scalable, well-documented analytical solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting stakeholder workshops to gather, validate, and refine dashboard requirements.
  • Designing and building ETL pipelines to integrate and transform data from multiple sources using Databricks.
  • Developing robust data models and calculation logic to support business and campaign KPIs.
  • Creating three complex Power BI dashboards with interactive visualisations aligned to client specifications.
  • Ensuring data accuracy, performance, and reliability through testing and validation.
  • Implementing best practices for Power BI usability, performance, and security where required.
  • Producing clear technical documentation and delivering knowledge transfer at project completion.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience as a Power BI Developer in project-based or contract environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including advanced DAX, data modelling, and dashboard design.
  • Solid data engineering experience, particularly building ETL pipelines using Databricks.
  • Strong SQL skills for complex querying, transformation, and validation.
  • Experience working directly with stakeholders and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong documentation skills and a delivery-focused mindset.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working with customer, campaign, or business performance metrics.
  • Power BI Service administration, security, and access controls (eg RLS).
  • Data quality frameworks, validation methodologies, or governance practices.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please apply directly by emailing (see below) with your CV and current availability.

KEYWORDS:
Power BI Contractor, Power BI Developer, Data Engineer, Databricks, DAX, SQL, ETL, Dashboard Delivery, BI Contractor, Analytics Engineer