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William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Deepa K.
Last position:
Data Analyst – BI Lead Engineer at Novartis
- Leading enterprise BI transformation across Power BI & Microsoft Fabric, delivering scalable data models, automated reporting, and high-performance analytics solutions for commercial and operational leadership.
- Building and optimizing Power BI Dataflows, Fabric Lakehouse datasets, semantic models, and automated reporting pipelines to improve data scalability, governance, and reporting performance.
- Driving dashboard modernization and KPI governance by translating complex business requirements into executive-level insights, interactive visualizations, and decision-ready analytics.
- Designing end-to-end Microsoft Fabric architectures integrating data ingestion, transformation, virtualization, and enterprise reporting across cross-functional business domains with SAP BW to Qlik to Power BI migration.
- Delivering AI-enabled reporting capabilities, threshold-based alerting, and automation frameworks within the Power BI ecosystem to accelerate business decision-making.
- Partnering with commercial leadership, analytics teams, and IT stakeholders to standardize KPIs, optimize BI strategy, and deliver scalable, business-critical reporting solutions.
- Recognized for combining strong stakeholder leadership, technical architecture expertise, and business-driven analytics to deliver impactful enterprise BI transformation initiatives.
Oleg O.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / BI Integration Developer Power BI, C# at Telecommunications
Embedded Analytics & AI-assisted BI
Design and development of an integrated analytics solution based on ASP.NET Core, Power BI Embedded, and LLM services to provide context-based business information.
Development of an AI agent with Function/Tool Calling for the secure orchestration of REST APIs, SQL data sources, and technical services within defined business processes.
Building automated BI workflows including workspace management, deployment processes, and scheduled refresh via the Power BI REST API.
Implementation of secure service-to-service communication with Microsoft Entra ID and Service Principal, and integration into existing enterprise system landscapes.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#/.NET, Power BI Embedded, Power BI REST API, LLM API, AI Agents, Function/Tool Calling, Entra ID
Ajay Kumar D.
Last position:
Senior BI and Analytics Engineer at Novartis
- Led enterprise reporting modernization by migrating legacy SSRS reporting solutions to Power BI, supporting 500+ business users while ensuring full GDPR/DSGVO compliance.
- Designed and optimized Power BI and Microsoft Fabric semantic models using star schema, dimensional modeling, advanced DAX, and performance optimization techniques, reducing query latency by 25%.
- Delivered 20+ executive and operational dashboards featuring KPI scorecards, drill-through, bookmarks, and row-level security, improving reporting efficiency by 20%.
- Enabled self-service analytics through governed Power BI datasets, dataflows, and gateway architecture, increasing business-led reporting adoption by 35%.
- Configured an incremental refresh policy and query folding for a 50+ million row sales dataset, reducing daily report refresh times by 85%.
- Deployed automated ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake, reducing reporting delivery timelines by 40% through workflow automation.
- Spearheaded Microsoft Fabric analytics modernization initiatives including lakehouse architecture, OneLake integration, and centralized data platform development, reducing data latency from 2 hours to 20 minutes.
- Translated business requirements from 15+ stakeholders into scalable Power BI semantic models and dashboards, improving reporting consistency and reducing ad-hoc reporting requests by 25%.
- Applied Microsoft Copilot and generative AI tools to accelerate SQL development, DAX authoring, technical documentation, and testing activities, reducing development effort by approximately 15 hours per week.
Hervé T.
Last position:
Senior Data Engineer at Schweizerische Post AG
Tools: Fabric, AWS, dbt, Power BI, SQL, DWH, R, Python
- Supported customers in implementing an architecture design for extracting and preparing data
- Planned the design and implementation of the BI and DWH platform
- Ensured the scalability and performance of the data platform
Anshita S.
Last position:
Business Intelligence Developer and Data Analyst at Deloitte Consulting
Specialize in turning complex data from diverse environments into actionable business value through compelling visual storytelling. I am an expert in generating actionable insights and presenting recommendations to business stakeholders. My technical proficiency in SQL, Python, and leading data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI allows me to deliver a new generation of self-service tools and analytics services.
- Data Visualization & Storytelling: Created impactful data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, effectively communicating findings and presenting actionable recommendations to C-suite stakeholders and business leaders.
- Stakeholder Management: Built effective working relationships with key business stakeholders, data engineers, and other partners to achieve common data-driven goals and targets.
- Insights & Recommendations: Generated actionable insights from complex data analysis for funnel conversion, marketing performance, and ROI, directly influencing business performance and strategy.
- Data Collaboration & Empowerment: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to support the ongoing data needs of internal partners, helping to optimize internal data processes and workflows.
- BI & Data Expertise: Applied extensive experience in data modeling, data collection, data mining, and analysis to deliver end-to-end analytical solutions from stakeholder discovery to production.
Any-Arlene N.
Last position:
Co-Founder · Data Engineering & Backend at zirikana (Kirundi Bible Web App) – Civic Technology
- Built a Python pipeline that converts lectionary web content into structured daily JSON, applying liturgical-calendar rules for accurate weekday and Sunday coverage.
- Shipped a read-only FastAPI REST API with shared Pydantic models and delivered a Kirundi-first web client for browser and mobile use.
- Owned the data layer and backend architecture, collaborating closely on system architecture and interfaces while automating refreshes with GitHub Actions and validating the ETL with pytest.
- Impact: Created a reliable, API-driven source of truth for daily Bible readings in Kirundi, enabling consistent access to previously unstructured content.
Pascal G.
Last position:
SAP BW/4HANA Developer at Deutschen Bahn AG
Migration of data models to SAP BW/4HANA and development
- Coordination of the migration from BW 7.5 to BW/4HANA
- Coordination of optimization measures
- Coordination of the implementation of work packages
- Requirements analysis with stakeholders
Technologies used: SAP BW/4HANA, ABAP ADT, BW Modeling Tools, ABAP, SAP FI/CO, SAP SD
Michael T.
Last position:
ETL Developer at Insurance service provider
DWH for customer and financial data
- Extension of the DWH with new data sources
- Report development
- Data quality management
Methodology: Scrum
Tools: Atlassian Confluence & Jira
Databases: Microsoft SQL Server
Programming languages: SQL, T-SQL
ETL: Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Frontend platform: PowerBI, Microsoft Reporting Services
Mirza A.
Last position:
Consultant Data Warehouse at InfoFabrik GmbH
- Data Management of Oracle based Data Warehouse
- Operational monitoring of DWH
- ETL Processes in Oracle SQL
- Consulting in reporting and DWH development
- Developing Dynamic List, Grid, Jxls, Pivot Reports in Report Server
- Data visualization in Report Server
Archana R.
Last position:
Power BI Assistant at Cataliquent Projekt GmbH
- Evaluate, design, and implement Power BI solutions for Cat4 reporting, significantly improving reporting efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder visibility.
- Develop and maintain robust data integration interfaces between Cat4 and Power BI, eliminating manual processing bottlenecks.
- Configure and continuously optimise Power BI reports to deliver sharper management insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure full GDPR data protection compliance across Power BI reports, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Acquired in-depth product knowledge of CAT4, a globally deployed enterprise platform, enabling effective requirements analysis, solution design, and seamless Power BI integration across client environments.
- Developed and integrated scalable reporting templates within the CAT4 product interface, delivering new product features and enhancing data visualisation, reporting efficiency, and stakeholder visibility across global users.
- Trained and mentored staff on Power BI configuration and best practices, accelerating adoption and embedding a data-driven culture.
- Prepared clear technical documentation and delivered hands-on demonstrations to end users and clients, ensuring smooth adoption and confident use of Power BI solutions integrated with CAT4.
- Researched and recommended licensing strategies for cost-effective and scalable Power BI deployment.
SKILLS - BI & Visualisation: Power BI (Desktop, Service, Report Builder), DAX, Power Query
Project and Product Management Tool: CAT4
Benedikt R.
Last position:
Power BI developer at Mechanical Engineering (SME 500 emp.)
- KPI dashboards for inventory and goods received quality control & testing ETL, dataset, dataflows and report development, complex DAX solutions
Data sources: Dataverse, RDB, Excel
Tools: ETL, data modeling, data flows, Power Query, M, Power BI, complex DAX
- Capacity: 25%
Mario T.
Last position:
Project Lead/Manager / Consultant at all-BI GmbH
- Establishing the Microsoft Fabric platform with the company as the central data warehouse and reporting system.
- The company migrated several operational systems including D365 to new version. The new data warehouse is based on a Fabric/Power BI architecture with Azure cloud Entra Authentication.
Tasks Performed:
- Full administrative responsibility for the Fabric platform F64 and F32 capacities, as well as two F8 capacities for development and prototyping.
- Integration of Fabric with Microsoft Entra.
- Data modeling for the data warehouse bronze, silver and gold layers using data modeling tools.
- Star Schema as well as entity relationship modeling.
- Data modeling for data marts and for dimensional modeling and Power BI (semantic model).
- Design of data models for Microsoft SSAS multidimensional and tabular OLAP cubes using DAX and MDX.
- Definition of design patterns for the ETL team for loading OLAP cubes (Tabular and MD), star schemas and data vault structures.
- Planning and managing team of 4 ETL and reporting developers.
- Performance Tuning of Power BI reports, particularly the semantic layer, as well as the Fabric notebooks
- SQL Performance Tuning.
- DB Design for Azure SQL.
- Reporting directly to project senior management.
Label: Power BI, Fabric, Analysis Services (multidimensional and tabular), D365, SSIS, Tabular Editor, SQL Server and Azure SQL, TOAD Data Modeler, DBSchema, Visual Studio Code, DAX Studio, SSMS, Visual Studio, Jira and Confluence.
Joern T.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer | Database Expert | Business Intelligence | 24+ years of project experience at HannoMax GmbH
Are you looking for more than just a developer, but a partner who understands business processes and develops sustainable solutions? Then I am the right person for you.
For more than 24 years, I have been helping companies develop software solutions, use data intelligently, and make business processes more efficient. I combine solid technical expertise with a deep understanding of business operations and economic relationships.
My focus is on developing custom software and database solutions as well as integrating existing systems. I have implemented numerous projects in which CRM, ERP, webshop, logistics, and other business systems were connected with each other. The result is automated processes, less manual work, and higher data quality.
I also develop business intelligence and data warehouse solutions as well as management reports that give decision-makers a reliable data basis at any time.
I get up to speed quickly in existing systems and also find practical, cost-effective solutions for complex requirements. I always keep the overall system in view - not just individual lines of code.
My services at a glance:
- Custom software development
- Database development and performance optimization
- Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse
- Management reporting and dashboards
- ERP, CRM, webshop, and logistics integration
- Interface development and process automation
- Analysis and optimization of business processes
- Technical consulting and solution architecture My clients value my structured way of working, my quick grasp of things, and my high standards of quality. I think like an entrepreneur, communicate on equal footing, and develop solutions that work well in the long run.
My goal is simple: simplify processes, make data usable, and help companies become more successful with well-thought-out software solutions.
Carsten F.
Last position:
Interim Controller / Knowledge Transfer at Mid-sized manufacturing company in the construction industry, existing client
Focus areas: Knowledge transfer, reporting, cost analysis Responsibilities
- Ensuring knowledge transfer from the departing controller
- Documentation of key controlling processes
- Operational controlling (liquidity planning, reporting)
- Simplification of the cost center structure to improve cost analysis Results
- Transparent knowledge transfer and sustainable documentation of controlling processes
- Improved cost analysis and more efficient reporting
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BI Developers statistics
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Experience
17 years

Position duration
2.1 years

Positions per freelancer
14

Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management

Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
61%
Doctorate
18%

Certifications per freelancer
2

Most common languages
German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for BI Developers in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
BI Developers experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (81%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Professional Services (54%)
- Automotive (46%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
- Insurance (41%)
- Transportation (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they build
A BI Developer turns raw data into reliable reporting. They design the semantic layer, build dashboards, shape data models and keep business users aligned on what the numbers mean. Typical deliverables include:
- Data warehouse and reporting models
- Power BI, Tableau or Qlik dashboards
- ETL and ELT jobs
- KPI definitions and metric logic
- Documentation for data sources and transformations
Core skills
A strong BI Developer combines data engineering habits with clear business thinking. They write clean SQL, understand star schemas, work with dimensional models and spot data quality issues early. They also know how to translate stakeholder needs into usable reports instead of building charts that look good but answer the wrong question.
- SQL and performance tuning
- Data modelling and dimensional design
- ETL or ELT workflows
- Dashboard design and self-service analytics
- Stakeholder communication
Tools and stacks
The right tool set depends on the environment. Common stacks include Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SAP BW, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, dbt, Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle and Databricks. In Germany, BI Developers are often brought into teams that work across ERP, manufacturing, retail, logistics or finance data, where stable reporting and clear governance matter.
When companies hire one
Companies bring in a freelance BI Developer when reporting is slow, inconsistent or too dependent on one internal person. They are useful for new warehouse builds, migration projects, dashboard clean-up, KPI redesign and short-term demand peaks. A freelance BI developer also fits well when a company needs hands-on support before a permanent team is ready.
What good looks like
Strong professionals do more than build visuals. They ask where the data comes from, how often it changes and who trusts it. They document logic, test results and keep reports maintainable so other analysts and developers can work with them later. The best BI engineers are calm under pressure and careful with definitions.
Collaboration in Germany
In Germany, BI Developers often work with finance, operations, controlling and IT at the same time. Some projects need on-site workshops for requirements and access, while the build and testing can often happen remotely. Good language skills help when teams must align on business terms, data definitions and report ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with BI Developers? These answers cover the essentials.
A BI Developer builds the reporting layer that turns source data into usable business information. That usually means data models, ETL or ELT logic, dashboards, KPI definitions and fixes for broken reports. The exact scope depends on whether the company needs help with analysis, warehouse design or front-end reporting.
A strong BI Developer knows SQL, data modelling and the tools used in the company’s stack. They should be able to work with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or SAP BW when relevant, and they must understand how to test data quality and keep definitions consistent. Just as important is the ability to talk to business users without losing the technical detail.
A BI Developer focuses on the systems behind the reporting, not only on interpreting the numbers. Data analysts usually work more on insight, ad hoc analysis and business questions, while BI developers build the models, pipelines and dashboards those analyses depend on. In many teams the two roles work closely, but the day-to-day tasks are different.
A freelance business intelligence developer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent or tied to a specific platform change. That can be a warehouse migration, a dashboard rebuild, a reporting backlog or temporary cover for an internal gap. If the company needs steady long-term ownership of the BI landscape, a permanent hire may be the better fit.
Most BI Developers work in SQL-heavy environments with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SAP BW, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, dbt or Snowflake. The right mix depends on whether the company runs on Microsoft, SAP, cloud data platforms or a mixed stack. A good freelancer adapts quickly instead of forcing one preferred tool into every project.
Yes, many BI Developers can work remotely, especially when access, source systems and requirements are already clear. In Germany, however, workshops and stakeholder sessions are often easier when there is at least some overlap in time zone and language. On-site support can still be useful at the start of a project or during testing and handover.
Look for clear examples of how the BI developer handled data models, reporting logic and stakeholder changes. Good candidates can explain trade-offs, name the tools they used and describe how they tested accuracy and performance. Strong portfolio evidence is usually a working dashboard, a clean model or a well-structured reporting solution rather than just a list of tools.
A BI engineer should ask where the data comes from, who owns each source and which KPI definitions are already agreed. They also need to know the target tool, access process, refresh logic, security rules and who approves the final reports. Clear answers at the start prevent rewrites later and make delivery much smoother.
The average hourly rate for BI Developers in Germany is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 803 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as BI Developers in Germany, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 61% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as BI Developers in Germany have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as BI Developers in Germany are German (100%), English (97%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as BI Developers in Germany are Information Technology (81%), Manufacturing (57%), and Professional Services (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as BI Developers in Germany are Business Intelligence (97%), Information Technology (95%), and Project Management (65%).
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