Staff Engineer - Power BI Engineer

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As a Staff Engineer I embedded in the Enterprise Data & Analytics function, you will be responsible for delivery and operations of technologies and platforms required to model, transform, analyze, report, and visualize data.

As a Staff Engineer I, you’ll work in a mid-level role with proficiency in one or more key products, managing and supporting the organization's Data Analytics applications and tooling like Power BI/Fabric, Tableau. You will partner with data analysts, business analysts, data engineers, and report developers to set standards, enforce best practices, and train and enable users on the Power BI platform.

• Take assignments that can be worked on individually without supervision and manage effort from concept to completion.
• Build, optimize, automate and maintain the Power BI analytics platform, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Implement data analytics principles aimed at business enablement, reliability practices and sound recovery procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, governance, procedures, and industry standards.
• Manage Power BI work spaces, gateways, datasets, support business teams with secure, efficient report publishing and data refresh strategies.
• Work closely with business and analytics teams to ensure reliable and governed data access for reporting and visualization.
• Troubleshoot platform issues, optimize performance, and ensure uptime for critical Power BI services.
• Stay current on emerging data analytics technologies, recommending enhancements to improve efficiency and governance.

• 5+ years of related experience in data analytics roles which includes administration and development.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Hands‑on experience managing and administering Power BI environments (capacity management, user access management, gateways, REST APIs, workspace configuration, DAX optimization, RBAC set up, disaster recovery).
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI development (semantic models, reporting and visualization, DAX).
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure data services, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or PySpark.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking preferred.
• Advanced proven experience in leading cross‑functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to see the big picture and align projects with organizational goals.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Occasional travel might be required.

We offer competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance, employee volunteer program, and wellness program. You will also have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge and gain hands‑on experience in how successful companies operate and manage their finances.

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. It includes divisions such as Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank;
Member FDIC. Ameri Home Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation of origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email  or call .

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