Microsoft Power BI Senior Technical Specialist

Job Description

Microsoft Power BI Senior Technical Specialist

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Power BI Technical Lead with deep expertise in enterprise BI, data modeling, and modern analytics platforms. This role will lead the design, development, and governance of scalable analytics solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, while mentoring teams and partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines hands on technical excellence, architectural decision making, and strong leadership to deliver high impact insights at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own the end to end architecture of Power BI and Fabric based analytics solutions.
• Design enterprise grade semantic models using best practices in dimensional modeling.
• Define standards for Power BI, DAX, Fabric, and data modeling across the organization.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Direct Lake, One Lake).
• Evaluate and recommend architecture patterns (Import, Direct Query, Direct Lake, Composite).
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, performant, and governed.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise‑scale BI solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot for Power BI / Fabric.

Advanced & Nice to Have

• Databricks / Spark exposure.
• Python for data analysis or automation.
• Power BI REST APIs (admin or automation scenarios).
• Power Apps & Power Automate integration.
• Power BI Copilot / GenAI awareness and responsible AI practices

Skill Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own the end to end architecture of Power BI and Fabric based analytics solutions.
• Design enterprise grade semantic models using best practices in dimensional modeling.
• Define standards for Power BI, DAX, Fabric, and data modeling across the organization.
• Drive adoption of Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Direct Lake, One Lake).
• Evaluate and recommend architecture patterns (Import, Direct Query, Direct Lake, Composite).
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, performant, and governed.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise‑scale BI solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot for Power BI / Fabric.

Advanced & Nice to Have

• Databricks / Spark exposure.
• Python for data analysis or automation.
• Power BI REST APIs (admin or automation scenarios).
• Power Apps & Power Automate integration.
• Power BI Copilot / GenAI awareness and responsible AI practices

Other Requirements

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst (PL 300)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer / Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Fabric certifications (preferred)

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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.