Toradex is a global company strongly focused on engineering & technology. We’re powered by a diverse & uniquely gifted workforce. We pursue the best people to propel our innovative vision of embedded computing and IoT. If you’re interested in being a driving force at an agile technology company, engineering clever computing solutions & helping other companies bring their products to life, we should talk.
We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to contribute to our data strategy and elevate our analytical capabilities using Power BI.
This role, as part of Finance Business Partnering and FP&A , is responsible for:
Translating complex data into actionable business insights.
Designing and maintaining robust Power BI architectures and reporting suites.
Bridging the gap between technical data infrastructure and business decision-making.
You will build scalable data models, support data-driven growth, and work closely with other departments to ensure the company has the visibility required to optimize performance and drive strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Power BI Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Power BI reports and interactive dashboards.
Build and optimize sophisticated DAX measures for complex business logic and KPIs.
Develop scalable data models (Star Schema/Snowflake) that ensure "one version of the truth" across the organization.
Implement Row-Level Security (RLS) and manage workspaces, apps, and permissions within the Power BI Service.
Data Engineering & Integration
Develop and optimize Power Query (M) transformations to ingest and clean data from diverse sources (ERP, CRM, SQL databases, Excel).
Collaborate with IT to influence the design of data warehouses and underlying SQL views to support BI requirements.
Oversee data refresh schedules and monitor gateway performance to ensure 100% data reliability.
Troubleshoot data discrepancies and perform root-cause analysis on data quality issues.
Business Analysis & Insights
Strongly contribute to the department role of strategic partner to management from various departments and entities, to identify reporting needs and define KPIs.
Translate non-technical business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or revenue growth.
Provide training and documentation to empower end-users with self-service analytics capabilities.
Strategy, Governance & Innovation
Establish and maintain BI best practices, including version control, documentation, and naming conventions.
Define the roadmap for data analytics, ensuring alignment with the broader business strategy and IT infrastructure.
Stay current with Power BI monthly updates and emerging AI/ML features to drive continuous improvement.
Lead the transition from static reporting to predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) is highly preferred.
Experience
5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence or Data Analysis, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Proven track record of delivering end-to-end Power BI solutions from data extraction to executive-level visualization.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite) is an asset.
Previous experience in a "hands-on" senior role within an entrepreneurial or medium-sized global organization.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills:
Expert Power BI: Advanced DAX , Power Query (M), and data modeling expertise.
SQL Mastery: Strong ability to write and optimize complex queries to extract data.
Data Visualization: Mastery of UI/UX principles to create intuitive, clean, and impactful dashboards.
Excel: Advanced proficiency (Power Pivot, VBA is a plus) for ad-hoc analysis.
Business & Soft Skills:
Analytical…