Microsoft Power BI Administrator

 

Recruiter:

PBT Group

Job Ref:

PBT1661458679

Date posted:

Friday, April 9, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related


SUMMARY:
PBT Group has an opportunity for a Power BI Administrator. The Power BI Administrator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Power BI environment.

POSITION INFO:

PBT Group has an opportunity for a Power BI Administrator. The Power BI Administrator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Power BI environment. This person will limit what users can do in the Power BI environment in order to maintain organizational policies and take care of all resources and solutions in the Power BI environment.

 

Duties:

  • Supporting production BI solutions by monitoring and tuning queries and data imports into Power BI.
  • Define standard templates, procedures and processes for deploying reports within EIS

-       Naming conventions of workspaces

-       Scheduling of reports

-       When to use direct SQL versus imports

-       Manage capacity workloads on premium workspaces

-       Managing user licenses

-       Managing size of datasets

  • Standardize Deployment Architecture in SA (workspaces, capacity settings, etc).
  • Creating new enterprise gateways and scheduling reports.
  • Provide usage adoption reports. Data should be integrated into the big data platform.
  • Monitoring of premium capacity resources and provide recommendations to ensure efficient utilisation.
  • Should have experience in on-premise Power Bi server set up and maintenance.
  • Evaluate and if required, support installation of on-premise solution.
  • Assist with deploying redundant Power BI gateways.
  • Identify key performance indicators and consistently monitor those.
  • Maintain documentation for all processes implemented.
  • Document all standards, architecture on the wiki.
  • Reviewing proposed production changes to ensure the highest quality data standards and lowest production impact.
  • Power BI datasets optimization to reduce the size and improve report performance.
  • Collaborate with other operational and development teams during investigations and resolution of operational issues.

 

Experience:

  • 5+ years visualisation development experience in Power BI.
  • Proficient in Data Modelling and Data Mart Design.
  • Proficient in SQL (both Oracle SQL and Hive SQL).
  • Proficient in writing DAX queries in Power BI desktop.
  • Experience required with version control software such as SVN or GIT.
  • Confident in engaging with business stakeholders.
  • Excellent in analytical thinking for translating data into informative visuals and reports.
  • The candidate must have sound knowledge of ETL.
  • Worked in environments with large data volumes.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Needs to be self-driven.

 

 

Qualifications/ Certification:

  • Education: a 3-year diploma or higher


 

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