Power BI Architect Consultant
Company: Smartbridge
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Power BI Architect (Dallas, TX | Hybrid) Location: Dallas, TX
(Hybrid; some in-office travel required) Work authorization: Unable
to provide Visa Sponsorship or Transfer at this time Compensation:
Salary range depends on experience, education, and certifications
(target range: $120K–$140K) All the benefits and perks you need:
100% Paid Healthcare Insurance Bonuses paid for learning –
Certification Program Start accruing Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development Fitness Reimbursement Matching 401K Retirement
Plan Mentoring Program Team Events And more… About Smartbridge At
Smartbridge, we simplify business transformation, applying thought
leadership and innovation to create digitally connected
enterprises. From strategy to implementation, we bring our clients’
digital agenda to life. One of the keys to our success is finding
and hiring exemplary employees. We believe that each member of our
team contributes directly to Smartbridge’s growth and success, and
we take pride in celebrating with our employees as they continue to
grow and succeed in their careers. Job Summary We are seeking a
Power BI Architect with advanced expertise in designing,
developing, and deploying enterprise BI solutions using Power BI
and the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem. This role will lead Power
BI architecture decisions, establish standards and governance,
optimize performance, and partner closely with stakeholders and BI
teams to deliver scalable, secure analytics solutions.
Responsibilities Design end-to-end Power BI architecture including
workspaces, datasets/semantic models, deployment pipelines, report
distribution, governance, and security. Define and implement
enterprise BI strategy, standards, and scalable architectural
frameworks . Build and optimize semantic models and strong data
models (star/snowflake), including performance tuning and best
practices. Optimize dataset refresh , query performance, and model
efficiency for large and complex data sources. Implement governance
and security frameworks including RLS, workspace architecture, and
access controls. Support and guide BI teams with technical
leadership, mentorship, and architectural direction. Partner with
business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into
clear, scalable solutions. Design and support ETL/ELT integration
patterns and connectivity for large, complex data sources.
Contribute to enterprise deployment practices including CI/CD , Git
integration, and automation. Leverage Power BI REST APIs and
deployment tooling to support scalable rollout and operations.
Travel to the office and/or client sites as required (~25%).
Requirements 5 years of experience in BI / analytics / data roles
with strong Power BI focus. Required certifications: PL-300 (Power
BI Data Analyst Associate) DP-600 (Fabric Analytics Engineer)
Advanced expertise with Power BI Desktop , Power BI Service ,
datasets, and deployment pipelines . Strong data modeling skills
(semantic models, star/snowflake schemas, performance
optimization). Proficiency in SQL and experience with one or more:
Azure SQL, Synapse, Databricks, SQL Server . Knowledge of Azure
data ecosystem tools such as Data Factory, Data Lake, and Synapse
Analytics . Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and
integrating large, complex data sources. Experience with enterprise
deployment , CI/CD pipelines , Git integration , and Power BI REST
APIs . Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills to
collaborate, influence, and guide BI teams. Bachelor’s degree in
business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent
experience). Preferred Qualifications Experience in Power BI
Premium/Fabric capacity environments. Experience with Fortune 500
clients implementing enterprise BI solutions. Experience reporting
against SAP/SAP BW or other major ERPs. If you are a motivated
professional with a passion for delivering exceptional BI
solutions, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team
at Smartbridge.
Keywords: Smartbridge, Richardson , Power BI Architect Consultant, IT / Software / Systems , Dallas, Texas
