Senior Power BI Developer
Total Synergy Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Software Development · 51-200 employees
About the role
Design, build, and maintain advanced Power BI reports and dashboards while managing data models and ETL workflows. Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and optimize database performance using SQL and AI tools.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of experience in Power BI development with advanced DAX and SQL skills. Candidates must possess strong data modeling expertise and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
Benefits
Full description
Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain advanced Power BI reports and dashboards that give Total Synergy customers real clarity over their data.
- Get hands-on with DAX, writing advanced measures and calculations — from time intelligence to calculated tables.
- Shape robust, well-structured data models (think star schema) that keep reports accurate and fast.
- Write and optimise complex SQL queries and build and maintain the views that power our reporting.
- Own database and ETL platform administration tasks like configuring new workflows, optimising database performance through indexing, and deploying new customer databases.
- Partner directly with clients — understanding their requirements, troubleshooting issues, and presenting solutions that land.
- Bring your problem-solving instincts to bear on complex data challenges, thinking outside the box to find the best answer.
- Collaborate with the team and wider business, sharing knowledge and helping us all get better at what we do.
- Spot opportunities to use AI tools to work smarter — in Power BI, in SQL, and in your day-to-day.
Qualifications/ Experience
What you need to succeed
- 5+ years’ experience developing advanced Power BI reporting solutions.
- Advanced DAX skills — you write complex measures and know how to optimise for performance.
- Strong data modelling experience, with a solid grasp of star schema design and best practice.
- Advanced SQL skills — from writing and optimising complex queries to developing views and handling database administration.
- Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders to gather requirements and present solutions with confidence.
- Sharp problem-solving instincts and the creativity to find answers to complex data challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive as part of a small, distributed team.
Nice to have
- Experience with third-party Power BI tools such as Tabular Editor and DAX Studio.
- A genuine interest in using AI tools to sharpen your Power BI/SQL work and everyday productivity.
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) or similar certification.
The extra bits
- Annual work’versary day off
- $1000 WFH allowance
- Fully hybrid work
- Competitive salary + super, reflecting the seniority of this role
- New tech to work your very best + company swag
*Successful candidates must hold full working rights in Australia.
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