Power BI QA Specialist

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Power BI QA Specialist located in New York to support a project in the Financial Services Sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 month but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with strong expertise in Power BI testing and Microsoft Fabric migrations. This role will play a critical part in ensuring data integrity, reliability, and performance across our reporting and analytics environment. The ideal candidate will combine front-end user testing skills (Power BI Service navigation, validating report usability, Playwright) with back-end data validation (SQL queries, pipeline testing, data model checks).

Key Responsibilities

• QA Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement QA strategies for data workflows, pipelines, and models within Microsoft Fabric.
• Establish repeatable testing processes to validate data quality, consistency, and accuracy across Power BI reports and semantic models.
• Testing & Validation
• Test Power BI Service functionality, including navigation, permissions, and user interactions.
• Validate front-end report outputs and ensure consistency with underlying data sources.
• Query SQL backend sources to confirm data accuracy, transformations, and performance.
• Compare legacy vs. Fabric environments to ensure identical functionality and results.
• Automation & Documentation
• Design and manage automated testing processes for pipelines, models, and integrations.
• Document test cases, scenarios, and outcomes in a clear, reproducible manner.
• Track and report quality metrics, ensuring SLAs for data availability and accuracy are met.
• Collaboration & Issue Resolution
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Power BI Developers, Data Engineers, Modelers, and Governance Specialists to uphold data quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for data-related issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Recommend improvements in testing frameworks, methodologies, and tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Power BI Service testing, including navigation, permissions, and report validation.
• Ability to query SQL databases for back-end validation and issue troubleshooting.
• Comfort with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, comparisons) for validation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles (completeness, accuracy, consistency).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and Azure environments.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for data pipelines and integrations.
• Experience in defining, tracking, and reporting QA and data quality metrics.
• Strong documentation skills to create clear and repeatable test cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing data migrations to Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with AI Testing Frameworks and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) methodology.
• Familiarity with Azure security protocols and governance frameworks.
• Prior experience in root cause analysis for complex data/reporting issues.
• Exposure to continuous integration/continuous testing (CI/CT) practices.
• Experience with Playwright to automate front end testing

About FDM  

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. 

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth. 

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 
🤝 300+ trusted client partners 

Committed to Equal Opportunities  

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. 

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.