Senior Power BI Developer

FERGUSON

3d • $6,000 - $13,016 • Remote

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Senior Power BI Developer to join their Decision Support Center (DSC). This role will focus on designing advanced data solutions, building impactful analytics, and driving operational efficiency through insightful reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, thinks creatively and analytically, and can solve complex problems with minimal direction. This is a highly collaborative role requiring solid project management skills and the ability to engage confidently with partners at all levels of the business. The role is open to remote work across the United States or from Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Power BI solutions with deep knowledge of DAX and SQL.
• Solid background in working with operational data and a preference for candidates who have supported Field Purchasing teams or functions.
• Experience with data integration across multiple sources including cloud-based databases.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and creatively in complex data environments.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort interacting across business and technical teams.
• Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance analytics solutions, including: Integrating predictive models and forecasting into reporting, Using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and improve code quality (e.g., Copilot, Gemini, automated code generation), Finding opportunities to embed AI-driven insights directly into dashboards and business workflows.
• Self-starter with a passion for continuous learning and a focus on delivering real-world results.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced Power BI dashboards, reports, and scorecards with high business impact.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and prepare data from different sources for analysis.
• Integrate data from various sources, including Azure Synapse, SharePoint, SQL databases, and Databricks to power analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with business partners to gather and understand data needs, particularly in operational contexts.
• Apply advanced DAX to create dynamic calculations, critical metrics, and measures within Power BI.
• Serve as a key partner in business analysis to translate operational needs into technical reporting solutions.
• Proactively find opportunities to streamline processes and improve data visibility for Field Purchasing and other key business units.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and share knowledge across the team.
• Manage multiple project timelines and priorities independently, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Communicate clearly with both technical teams and non-technical partners to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Apply Lean thinking principles to identify inefficiencies and propose practical, data-informed improvements.
• Troubleshoot and performance-tune Power BI solutions for scalability and responsiveness.
• Leverage AI and machine learning capabilities to enhance analytics solutions, including: Integrating predictive models and forecasting into reporting, Using AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and improve code quality (e.g., Copilot, automated code generation), Identifying opportunities to embed AI-driven insights directly into dashboards and business workflows.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior