Power BI Developer / Specialist (Contract)

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We are looking for an experienced Power BI Developer / Specialist to design, develop and deliver high-quality Power BI solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and data teams to turn data into clear, actionable insights through well-designed reports, dashboards and semantic models. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards that meet business requirements. Build robust data models and semantic layers optimised for performance and usability. Write efficient DAX measures and calculated columns. Develop and optimise Power Query (M) transformations. Collaborate with data engineers and business users to ensure data quality and accurate reporting. Implement best practices for report design, governance and performance. Support the deployment of Power BI solutions into production environments. Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer where required. Participate in Agile delivery processes and stakeholder feedback cycles. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (report development, data modelling and dashboard design). Advanced DAX proficiency. Solid experience with Power Query / M . Good understanding of data modelling concepts (star schema, relationships, star/snowflake designs). Experience working with business stakeholders to gather and refine reporting requirements. Ability to optimise Power BI solutions for performance. Familiarity with Power BI Service (workspaces, deployment pipelines, security, sharing). Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Advantageous Experience with Azure data platforms (e.g. Azure Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Factory). Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric. Exposure to row-level security (RLS) and Power BI governance. Previous experience in a consulting or project-based environment. Microsoft PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) certification or equivalent. Working Arrangement Hybrid – based in Johannesburg. Contract role.