Tableau - PowerBI Lead Developer

J M Group Inc - 73 Jobs

Toronto, ON

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Role: Tableau - PowerBI Lead Developer
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Location: 44 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1H1, CA; Hybrid: 2-3 days a week on-site
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced BI Technical Lead with strong expertise in Tableau and Power BI to lead the migration of enterprise dashboards and reports from Tableau to Power BI. The role requires hands‑on technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to guide a team through end‑to‑end BI modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of Tableau reports, dashboards, and data sources to Power BI.
Assess existing Tableau assets and define migration strategy, standards, and best practices.
Design and develop Power BI data models, DAX measures, and reports aligned with business requirements.
Translate Tableau calculations, LOD expressions, and visualizations into Power BI equivalents.
Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure reporting accuracy.
Guide and mentor BI developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring quality delivery.
Optimize Power BI reports for performance, scalability, and usability.
Manage deployments across environments (Dev / QA / Prod).
Collaborate with data engineering teams on data sourcing, transformations, and refresh strategies.
Ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer post‑migration.
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence / Analytics.
Strong hands‑on experience with Tableau (dashboard design, calculated fields, LODs).
Strong hands‑on experience with Power BI, including:
Power BI Desktop & Service
DAX
Power Query (M language)
Data modeling (star/snowflake schemas)
Proven experience leading or contributing to Tableau‑to‑Power BI migration projects.
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
Experience with data sources such as SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, or similar.
Solid understanding of BI performance tuning and best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and lead teams in fast‑paced environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location and work arrangement for this Tableau - PowerBI Lead Developer role?

This is a full-time position based in Toronto, ON with a hybrid work model of 2-3 days per week on-site.

What will I primarily do in this Tableau to Power BI migration lead role?

Lead the migration of Tableau reports, dashboards, and data sources to Power BI, assess existing assets, define migration strategy, and ensure reporting accuracy through collaboration with stakeholders.

What technical skills are required for this BI Lead role?

Strong hands-on experience with Tableau and Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, LOD expressions, SQL, and familiarity with data sources like SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse.

Will I be mentoring others in this position?

Yes, you will guide and mentor BI developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure quality delivery while coordinating with stakeholders.

What are the key responsibilities beyond migration?

Design and develop Power BI data models and reports, optimize for performance, manage deployments across Dev/QA/Prod, collaborate with data engineering, and ensure proper documentation and knowledge transfer post-migration.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The role requires 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence / Analytics.

Is responsibility for performance tuning and best practices part of the job?

Yes, the role includes optimizing Power BI reports for performance, scalability, and usability, and applying BI performance tuning and best practices.