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 modern 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

Strong 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

📌 Systems Architect III (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg