Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Principal BI Data Visualization Consultant with a deep specialization in Tableau. This senior role requires 8-10 years of focused experience in Business Intelligence and data visualization. The consultant will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of complex, high-impact Tableau dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, optimizing dashboard performance, and translating intricate business requirements into intuitive visual stories for executive and operational consumption.
Core Responsibilities :
Tableau Development and Architecture :
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Tableau platform, leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced, interactive, and visually compelling dashboards and reports.
- Utilize Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server / Cloud, and Tableau Prep to connect, transform, and visualize large, complex datasets.
- Design and implement efficient data models, calculated fields, parameters, sets, and complex table calculations within Tableau to address sophisticated business logic.
- Manage and optimize the deployment lifecycle on Tableau Server / Cloud, including scheduling subscriptions, managing permissions, and establishing governance standards.
Data Integration and Performance Optimization :
Establish secure and optimized data connections to various source systems, including cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery), relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL), and data lakes.Apply advanced techniques for dashboard performance optimization, including maximizing query execution speed, optimizing data extracts, reducing the number of marks, and efficient use of filters and parameters.Possess a strong understanding of underlying data warehousing concepts (ETL / ELT) and data modeling (star schema, snowflake schema) to ensure visualizations are built on a solid foundation.Write and optimize complex SQL queries to prepare data sets for high-performance use in Tableau.Consultation and Stakeholder Management :
Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, data scientists, and data engineering teams to gather, analyze, and translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical visualization strategies.Lead and conduct design reviews and user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions, providing expert recommendations on data storytelling and visual best practices.Develop and maintain technical documentation for all dashboards, data sources, and governance policies.Technical Governance and Mentorship :
Define and enforce Tableau development standards, best practices, and governance policies across the organization to ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and analysts, fostering a culture of high-quality data visualization.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Experience : 8 to 10 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence, data warehousing, and dedicated data visualization development.Tableau Expertise : Expert proficiency and mandatory hands-on experience with the full Tableau suite (Desktop, Server / Cloud, Prep).Advanced SQL : Exceptional ability to write, debug, and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and preparation.Data Warehousing : Strong conceptual and practical understanding of data warehousing, ETL / ELT processes, and dimensional modeling.Performance Tuning : Proven expertise in Tableau dashboard performance optimization techniques.Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.Preferred Skills :
Certification : Tableau Certified Professional or Certified Associate is highly desirable.Cloud DW : Hands-on experience integrating Tableau with modern Cloud Data Warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks).Programming : Familiarity with Python or R for advanced data preparation or statistical analysis integration with Tableau.Governance : Experience establishing and enforcing Tableau Server / Cloud governance and security protocols.(ref : hirist.tech)