Job#: 3026690
Job Description:
This role will focus on designing and implementing modern analytics and data platform solutions, enabling organizations to leverage Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and SQL-based architectures for scalable, high-performance data analytics and reporting. The successful candidate will function as a trusted technical advisor and solution architect, guiding customers' database, engineering and other teams through the design, implementation, migration, and optimization of modern data platforms. This role requires the ability to bridge data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence disciplines, enabling organizations to maximize the value of their data through Fabric-powered analytics and Power BI-driven insights.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in enterprise BI architecture, semantic modeling, modern data warehouse patterns, and performance optimization, with strong hands-on experience in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server environments.
Ideal candidate will play a key role in design, development and optimization of Power BI and SQL Server implementations along with assisting in migration and modernization of solutions to Microsoft Fabric.
I. Power BI and Analytics Solutions (80% Workloads)
The candidate will have deep expertise in Power BI, Tabular Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, SQL Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis services and SQL Server engine. Ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing effective Power BI solutions, with a focus on Power BI Embedded, tabular data modeling, report development, data warehouse integration, analytics, DAX security and governance expertise. Additional areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:
v Technical Skills
II. SQL Platform (20% workload)
For SQL Server, there should be a strong focus on Performance, High Availability, and Failover Clustering. The role requires deep understanding of database architecture, query optimization, and high availability solutions to ensure that data platforms supporting analytics and business workloads are scalable, secure, and highly performant. The CSA will work closely with customer database administrators, data engineers, and application teams to design, implement, and optimize SQL Server-based data platforms.
v Technical Skills
Azure SQL Database (PaaS)
Performance tuning using Query Store, automatic tuning, intelligent insights
Security & compliance
Azure AD authentication, Managed Identity
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted
Auditing, Advanced Threat Protection, Defender for SQL
High availability & resiliency
Built‑in HA architecture understanding
Geo‑replication, Auto‑failover groups
Scaling & cost optimization - Elastic pools design and optimization
IV. Customer and Delivery Engagement
Engage with customer IT Executives and business leaders to understand their data estate, priorities, and success measures, and design secure, scalable Data & AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Remote:
Yes
Location:
Irving, TX, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
April 3, 2026
Pay Range:
$60 - $75 per hour
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