Power BI Developer

Job Description

Job Title : Power BI Developer

Location : Toronto, ON

Work Model : Hybrid (2 days per week in-office preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards that support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to transform data into meaningful insights while ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards aligned with business requirements

Gather, analyze, and document business and reporting requirements from stakeholders

Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to acquire, clean, transform, and model data for reporting

Develop and optimize complex DAX calculations and measures

Ensure data security, governance, and compliance with best practices

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to Power BI reports and datasets

Provide training, documentation, and support to end users

Monitor report performance and implement optimizations as needed

Stay up to date with the latest Power BI features, updates, and industry trends

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Strong experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards and reports

Proficiency in DAX , Power Query, and data modeling

Experience integrating data from multiple sources (databases, APIs, files, cloud platforms)

Understanding of data security , row-level security (RLS), and compliance best practices

Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Power BI solutions

Experience collaborating within agile or cross-functional teams

Analytical Skills

Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve reporting and automation issues

Ability to analyze business processes and identify data and automation opportunities

Strong data interpretation skills to support data-driven decision making

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration abilities

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities

Business Skills

Understanding of business operations and how analytics can drive improvement

Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance standards

Ability to translate business needs into technical reporting solutions

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Experience with Azure services (Azure SQL, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.)

Knowledge of SQL and data warehousing concepts

Prior experience supporting enterprise-level BI solutions

Requirements

Experience (Years) : 4-6 Essential Skills :

• Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes.
• Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision.
• Be a part of a 24 / 7 / 365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation).
• Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications
• Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices.
• Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy. Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP / HTTPS, DNS, TCP / IP).
• Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience supporting 24 / 7 / 365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale.
• Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems, and encryption.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.