About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.
By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to design and deliver high-quality enterprise reporting solutions. This role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights through robust data modeling, advanced DAX calculations, and intuitive dashboards. You will work closely with data engineering and business teams to ensure scalable, accurate, and user-friendly analytics solutions. The position requires strong expertise in Power BI, data storytelling, and enterprise BI administration.
In this role, you will:
· Perform data transformation tasks including data gathering, cleaning, and shaping using Power Query (M code).
· Design and develop optimized semantic data models using star schema and best-practice modeling techniques.
· Create advanced DAX measures, KPIs, and time-intelligence calculations to support business analytics.
· Develop visually compelling, user-friendly dashboards aligned with data storytelling and UX best practices.
· Implement and manage enterprise BI features such as Row-Level Security (RLS), incremental refresh, and deployment pipelines.
· Administer Power BI Service including gateway configuration, dataset optimization, and report publishing.
· Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure efficient integration with Azure data platforms and data warehouses.
· Continuously optimize report performance, usability, and scalability across enterprise deployments.
What you need to have to be considered
· Strong expertise in Power BI including Power BI Desktop, Service, and custom visual development.
· Advanced proficiency in DAX and Power Query (M), with working knowledge of SQL.
· Solid understanding of data modeling concepts including star schema and semantic layer design.
· Experience with Microsoft data ecosystem including Azure SQL, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric.
· Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and BI best practices.
· Strong analytical, visualization, and stakeholder communication skills to deliver impactful business insights.
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Applications will be accepted until 4 Jun 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The hourly salary for this position is between $[84,500 - 99,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
