Senior Tableau Data Engineer
About the role
The Senior Tableau Data Engineer will focus on building advanced analytics through user-consumable dashboards and reports, primarily using Tableau and Power BI. The role involves replacing legacy Excel-based reports with modern visualizations, developing new analytics solutions, and providing guidance on best practices. Responsibilities include developing Tableau Desktop visualizations, managing a library of visualizations, supporting data governance, providing training, and troubleshooting data issues. The ideal candidate will have strong technical, analytical, and data visualization skills, with expertise in Tableau and SQL, and experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 2-3 years of experience
- Expert proficiency using Tableau
- Must have the means to demonstrate skills and abilities (e.g. Tableau and Power BI Public portfolio)
- Expert proficiency writing SQL SELECT statements
- Very strong technical, analytical, and data visualization skills and an understanding of visualization best practices
- Must be an independent thinker who can suggest new ways of looking at old problems
- Should be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, to any level of the company and can serve as an “analytic translator”
- Must possess the ability to facilitate training and coaching of others to improve their ability to use data and analytical tools
- Has a proven productivity track record while working remotely with minimal supervision
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, advanced Excel skills are required
- Should have the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and manage time effectively
- Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks/assignments
Technologies
- Data Engineering
- Data Visualization
- Excel
- Microsoft 365
- Power BI
- SQL
- Tableau
Highlights
The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills, such as through a Tableau or Power BI Public portfolio. The position involves remote work and requires a proven track record of productivity while working with minimal supervision.