Analyst 3, Data Analytics - Power BI Developer 6+ Years Experience

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™ and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Power BI Developer with 6+ years of expertise in designing and developing enterprise-level BI solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating insightful dashboards and reports, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations using best practices.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and understand reporting requirements.
• Create and maintain efficient and scalable data models using Power BI and DAX.
• Connect Power BI to various data sources (Oracle, SQL Server, Excel, Azure, APIs, Databricks, Snowflake etc.).
• Optimize Power BI datasets and reports for performance and usability.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all BI solutions.
• Provide end-user training and support for BI tools.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and integration.
• Stay up to date with Power BI updates and integrate new features into existing solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

Qualifications

Required:     

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Power BI development, data modeling, and visualization.
• Strong proficiency in DAX and Power Query (M).
• Microsoft Power Platform knowledge (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in handling large datasets and developing performance-optimized dashboards.
• Experience with Power BI Service (publishing, gateways, workspaces).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control (e.g., Git).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure Data Platform (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, etc.)
• Knowledge of other BI tools like Tableau, SSRS, or Qlik (optional but beneficial).
• Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics.
• Power BI certification (e.g., PL-300) is a plus.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate this job will close on or before 06/25/2024. If we have not closed our search by this date, we will update this posting with a new anticipated close date.

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