Senior Analytics Engineer – Power BI, SQL & dbt
Location: Dallas, Texas
Country: United States
Category: Software Development
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 20, 2026
Job ID: 651071
Job Description
Senior Analytics Engineer
Location: Hybrid - Dallas Texas
Job Type: Contract
Rate Range: $65.00 to 70.00 on a w2 basis - NO SPONSORSHIP OR C2C in any form
We are seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to bridge the gap between data engineering and business intelligence. You will transform complex enterprise data into trusted, governed analytical assets using dbt, advanced SQL, and Power BI, enabling self-service reporting and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities-
dbt & Data Modeling: Design, build, and maintain scalable dimensional data models (star schema) using dbt and software engineering best practices (version control, testing, documentation).
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SQL Pipeline Optimization: Write and optimize complex SQL queries across enterprise cloud data warehouses, ensuring high performance and data quality.
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Power BI & Semantic Models: Develop governed Power BI datasets, write efficient DAX measures, implement Row-Level Security (RLS), and support self-service analytics.
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Governance & Best Practices: Promote data lineage, automated testing, naming conventions, and CI/CD development standards.
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5+ years in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, or BI.
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2+ years of hands-on experience with dbt (Core or Cloud).
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Deep expertise in SQL and dimensional modeling (star schema).
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Proficiency in Power BI, including DAX calculations, dataset management, and RLS.
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Experience with Git, cloud warehouses (Snowflake, Azure, Databricks, or Fabric), and software engineering principles.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
