The Systems Architect III will be responsible for modernizing legacy BI and data platforms by leading migrations from on-premise SQL Server ecosystems to cloud-native Microsoft analytics solutions. This role focuses on Power BI development, SSRS/SSAS modernization, and building scalable data engineering pipelines using Azure and Microsoft Fabric technologies. The ideal candidate will have solid hands‑on experience in BI reporting, data engineering, and large‑scale migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Lead migration of legacy SSRS (Paginated Reports) to up-to-date Power BI dashboards
Design, develop, and optimize Power BI reports using DAX and Power Query
Optimize report performance and enable efficient export of large datasets
Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
Query, transform, and validate data throughout the migration lifecycle
Implement DirectQuery, composite models, and aggregations to manage large data volumes
Modernize SSAS Tabular or Multidimensional models to Microsoft Fabric semantic models
Work with MS Fabric components including OneLake, Data Engineering, and Data Factory
Establish CI/CD deployment pipelines for Power BI and Fabric artifacts




Implement data governance practices including RLS, security, and data lineage
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful platform modernization
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of BI and analytics solutions

Required Skills
Strong experience migrating SSRS to Power BI
5+ years of Business Intelligence and Data Engineering experience required
Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
Strong SQL skills for querying and transforming data
Experience managing large datasets and performance tuning
Knowledge of DirectQuery, composite models, and aggregations
Robust problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred Skills
Experience migrating SSAS models to Microsoft Fabric
Hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Direct Lake, Data Engineering)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for Power BI and Fabric
Understanding of data governance, RLS, and data lineage
Familiarity with DevOps practices in BI environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related field
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