A Power BI developer builds data models, reports and dashboards in Microsoft Power BI. They connect data sources, write DAX, design reports for different teams and keep refreshes and permissions working.
A great Power BI Developer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Build data models and reports in Power BI
02Write DAX measures and Power Query transformations
03Connect sources such as SQL Server, Excel, Salesforce and your data warehouse
04Set up refresh schedules, row-level security and workspaces
05Work with teams to define the metrics they actually need
How this hire moves your business forward: Most companies have the data. Few have reports leaders trust. A strong Power BI developer builds one version of the numbers, so meetings are spent on decisions instead of arguing about whose spreadsheet is right.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Power BI Developers.
Power BI is heavily used across LatAm companies and consulting firms, so the region has many experienced developers, especially in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Power BI Developer Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
DAX
Power Query (M)
Data modeling (star schema)
SQL
Report design
Common Tools
Power BI Desktop and Service
SQL Server / Azure SQL
Excel
Microsoft Fabric
Snowflake / BigQuery
Soft Skills & Traits
Asks what decision a report supports
Clear with non-technical teams
Detail-oriented on numbers
Documents metric definitions
Organized
Compensation
Power BI Developer Salary: US vs Latin America.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$78,000
$31,200
$46,800 / yr
Mid level
$105,000
$42,000
$63,000 / yr
Senior
$135,000
$54,000
$81,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Can explain a data model they built and why
Writes DAX that others can read
Has set up row-level security
Shows reports people used every week
Red Flags
Builds dashboards on flat Excel exports with no data model
Cannot explain the difference between measures and calculated columns
Designs reports before asking who will use them
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Power BI Developer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Power BI Developer.
Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search.
Around $42,000 a year at mid level, compared with about $105,000 in the US. Senior hires run around $54,000.
Yes. Our BI developer and BI analyst searches cover Tableau, Looker and other tools.
A Power BI developer focuses on building data models and dashboards. A data analyst focuses on answering business questions with data. If you need both, we can scope a hybrid role.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Ready to Hire a Power BI Developer Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.