Job Title: Senior Power BI developer

Department: ISPL ITG Fortis ADM

About Business line/Function: BNP Paribas Fortis is a key player on the Belgian market and a driver of economic growth. Within the entity Payments (=beating heart of the bank), you will be part of the squad ‘IPCCIB’, team responsible for the development & maintenance of the International Payments.  We deliver new functionalities and enhancements on a frequent basis.

Position Purpose: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power BI Developer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise‑wide analytics solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Power BI (data modelling, visualization, and DAX) with strong business‑analysis skills to deliver performant, self‑service dashboards that empower our payment‑services stakeholders. The role requires the ability to work independently, lead technical discussions, and collaborate effectively with on‑shore teams. 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·        Build end‑to‑end Power BI solutions – data models, dataflows, reports, and dashboards – following best‑practice design patterns (star‑schema, aggregation tables).

·        Write, optimize, and maintain complex DAX measures, calculated columns, and tables (time‑intelligence, row‑level security, dynamic KPIs).

·        Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks (model size, query load, visual rendering) by applying indexing, aggregations, incremental refresh, and best‑practice DAX patterns.

·        Monitor existing Power BI reports and dashboards in production; troubleshoot data‑refresh failures, performance degradation, visual bugs, and security issues.

·        Provide timely resolution and communicate impact to business users; implement enhancements and hot‑fixes as required.

·        Apply data‑governance policies (security groups, workspace/app permissions, row‑level security).
Produce technical documentation, data dictionaries, and version‑control artefacts (Git/DevOps).

·        Implement automated testing (e.g., Power BI test framework, DAX Studio validation) and conduct rigorous peer reviews.

·        Work closely with development teams and Business Analysts to troubleshoot data inconsistencies and resolve functional issues.

·        Produce complex SQL queries when needed for data validation, source‑system profiling, or ad‑hoc analysis.

Contributing Responsibilities

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·        6‑8 years of professional experience building Power BI solutions.

·        Expert‑level DAX proficiency – advanced calculations, variables, iterators, and performance tuning.

·        Strong Database knowledge in the areas of general SQL and usage of Microsoft SQL Server

·        Good troubleshooting skills to resolve any production issue in the existing reports

·        Excellent verbal and written communication – able to convey technical concepts to both IT and Business audiences.

·        Proactive mindset with strong ownership of deliverables.

·        Strong analytical ability; problem‑solving orientation.

·        Agile‑savvy – comfortable working in Scrum/Kanban environments.

Specific Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

·        Minimum 6‑8 years of hands‑on experience as a Power BI / Business Intelligence developer, with a proven track‑record of delivering production‑grade dashboards.

·        Demonstrated expertise in DAX and large‑scale data‑model optimization.

·        Experience working in an Agile delivery environment and collaborating with on‑shore stakeholders.

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Power BI for Reporting Services (+ Power BI Desktop)

Behavioral Skills: 

•  Analytical Ability 
• Good Oral and written communication skills
• Adaptability

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field required

Location: Chennai

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.