Posted on 2026/01/09
Power BI Engineer
Head Resourcing
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Full Description
Senior Power BI Report Engineer (Azure / Databricks)
📍 Glasgow Head Office
đź§ Reports to: Head of IT
My client is rebuilding their reporting platform around a governed Azure + Databricks Lakehouse — and they need a Power BI engineer to own the enterprise BI layer.
This is not a standard reporting role.
You will build version-controlled semantic models and high-performance datasets that powerdecision-making across Operations, Finance, Logistics, Sales and Customer Care.
Why this role exists
To turn trusted Gold-layer Lakehouse data into certified, enterprise-grade Power BI insight — with governance, performance and adoption built in from day one.
What you’ll be doing
Enterprise Semantic Modelling
• Build PBIP datasets fully version-controlled in Git
• Model using Tabular Editor 3 (DAX, calculation groups, governance)
• Manage CI/CD and PR workflows via Azure DevOps
Lakehouse-Aligned BI
• Build only from Gold curated Databricks tables
• Partner with Data Engineering on contract-first schemas
• Validate, profile and optimise data using Databricks SQL
Performance & Governance
• Design high-performance models (aggregations, incremental refresh, hybrid DQ/Import)
• Implement RLS / OLS, certifications, endorsements and metadata standards
• Monitor and tune models in Power BI PPU capacity
Adoption & UX
• Build clean, intuitive dashboards with strong UX standards
• Create reusable, certified enterprise datasets
• Support BI adoption through training and documentation
What my client is looking for
Certifications: PL-300 | DP-600
Experience:
• Commercial years Power BI development
• Strong DAX and semantic modelling
• Databricks SQL & Lakehouse experience
• Performance optimisation and Git-based workflows
• Strong analytical mindset and UX intuition
Nice to have: Python / PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, data quality frameworks
If you want to move beyond “report building” and help define how enterprise BI is done — this is your role.

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