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PowerBi/PowerApps Developer
Posted 5 days ago by Morson Edge
About the RoleOur clients are seeking an experienced Power BI / Power Apps Developer to support the delivery of a busine...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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Role: Sr. Power BI Developer...................Abbott Park, IL - 100% Remote - W...
Posted 7 days ago by Tech Rakers
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Sr. Power BI Developer with at least 8+ years of IT experience. This resource must h...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Power BI/Etl Developer - Primarily Remote - Locals to CT
Posted 1 week ago by MSYS Inc.
Description*** Mode of Interview :- Webcam interview *** very long term project (initial PO for 3 months with extensions...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location East Hartford, Connecticut
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About Our Remote Working Power BI Developer Contract Roles
What does a power bi developer contractor do?
The Power BI Developer contractor role centres on the ability to build sophisticated, production-grade business intelligence solutions within Microsoft Power BI, bringing a level of technical depth and engineering rigour that goes beyond report building into the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and performant BI platforms. The Power BI Developer role is distinct from a generalist Power BI contractor in its emphasis on the technical architecture of the solution: designing and building Tabular data models, writing complex and performant DAX measures, managing large datasets through aggregation and DirectQuery optimisation, implementing enterprise-grade security models, and building the deployment and governance processes that make a Power BI estate manageable at scale.
Power BI Developer contractors are expected to bring expert-level DAX skills, including deep understanding of evaluation context, filter propagation, and the performance implications of different calculation approaches. Experience building Tabular models in either Power BI Dataset or Analysis Services format, with a thorough understanding of star schema design and the trade-offs between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite storage modes, is widely expected at this level. Proficiency in Power Query M for complex data transformation logic, experience with XMLA endpoints and external tools such as Tabular Editor or DAX Studio for model development and optimisation, and knowledge of Deployment Pipelines and Git integration for Power BI DevOps practices are expected for senior Power BI Developer contractor roles. Experience with Microsoft Fabric, which extends Power BI into a unified data and analytics platform, is growing in relevance as organisations adopt the new architecture.
What is the market like for power bi developer contractors?
Power BI Developer contracting commands a significant premium over general Power BI contractor rates, reflecting the technical depth and engineering rigour that distinguishes genuine platform development from report building. Demand is strongest in large enterprises and organisations building Power BI as a strategic enterprise analytics platform rather than a departmental reporting tool, where the quality of the underlying data model and DAX logic directly determines the scalability and performance of the entire BI estate. Financial services, retail, and large public sector organisations are among the most active buyers of Power BI Developer contractor resource. The convergence of Power BI with Microsoft Fabric is creating growing demand for developers who can work across the full Fabric analytics stack.
What does 'remote working' mean for power bi developer contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do power bi developer contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for power bi developer roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working power bi developer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 power bi developer contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to September 2026.