Tableau Architect (m/f/x)

Salesfive GmbH; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Academy program

Buddy support

Personal development budget

2.5 paid training days per year

Team events

Customizable benefits package

Job summary

Salesfive GmbH is seeking a Tableau Architect to lead design and governance of enterprise analytics platforms. You will build scalable Tableau environments, enforce standards, and collaborate across data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.

The role requires 5+ years in BI/Analytics with strong Tableau expertise, excellent SQL skills, and bilingual English/German communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BI/Data Analytics, with 3+ years hands-on Tableau.
• Expertise in Tableau Desktop/Server/Cloud, Prep, and tabcmd.
• Strong SQL skills and relational data warehouse experience (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, SQL Server).
• Proven track record designing enterprise Tableau architectures with governance and security.
• Solid data modeling, ETL/ELT, and performance optimization.
• Excellent English and German communication.
• Tableau Certified Architect or Data Analyst is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable Tableau environments including server/cloud config.
• Define and enforce dashboard design standards and naming conventions.
• Design dashboards, visualizations, and calculations meeting business requirements and security.
• Optimize data models, extracts, and live connections for performance.
• Design data pipelines, semantic layers and data sources.
• Manage user access, licenses and security governance in Tableau.
• Develop Tableau pipelines using tabcmd.
• Collaborate with business units translating requirements into visuals.

Skills

Tableau Architecture

SQL Proficiency

Data Modeling

BI/Analytics

Stakeholder comms

Governance & Security

Education

Tableau Certified Architect

Tableau Certified Data Analyst

Tools

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Server

Tableau Cloud

Tableau Prep

tabcmd

SQL Databases

Job description

Role

Your new workday:

As a Tableau Architect (m/f/x), you are a key member of our interdisciplinary project team.

You advise clients, from startups to large corporations, on designing enterprise-wide analytics platforms. You create scalable data visualisation solutions, define best practices and empower teams across the organisation to make data-driven decisions. You work closely with data engineers, business analysts and stakeholders, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Tasks

How you help us make digital transformation tangible:

• You design scalable Tableau environments, including server or cloud configuration, site structure, and project organization.
• You define and enforce standards for dashboard design, data source management, naming conventions, and version control.
• You design dashboards, visualizations, and calculations that meet business requirements, performance benchmarks, and row-level security requirements.
• You optimize data models, extracts, and live connections for fast, reliable performance.
• You design data pipelines, semantic layers and data sources that support analytics requirements.
• You manage user access, permissions, licenses, and security governance in the Tableau environments.
• You design Tableau development pipelines using the Tableau Command Line (tabcmd).
• You collaborate with business units and translate requirements into effective data visualization strategies.

What you should bring with you:

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence or Data Analytics, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Tableau.
• You have in-depth expertise in Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud, Tableau Prep, and the Tableau Command Line (tabcmd).
• You have excellent SQL skills and experience with relational databases and data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, SQL Server).
• You have a proven track record of designing enterprise-wide Tableau architectures, including governance and security models.
• You have a solid understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes and performance optimisation.
• You communicate exceptionally well and explain technical concepts clearly in both English and German.
• Certification as a Tableau Certified Architect or Tableau Certified Data Analyst is an asset.

Advantageous

• Experience with scripting or automation (Python, REST API, Tableau Metadata API, or TabPy)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with other BI tools (Power BI, MicroStrategy) or data catalog tools
• Background in data governance, data quality, or master data management

Work in a dynamic, international team with flat hierarchies and an appreciative company culture.

Time Flexibility

• In addition to 30 days of paid vacation and various support options for parents, you also have the opportunity to take a sabbatical or unpaid leave with us.

Location Flexibility

Our hybrid work model gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office. You can also work remotely within the EU for up to four weeks per year.

Look forward to an exciting onboarding experience, followed by our Academy program and your personal buddy to guide you through the first few months.

Thoughtful Learning & Development

• Benefit from diverse training and certification opportunities, including a personal development budget and 2.5 paid training days per year.

Team Events

Enjoy many memorable moments with us, such as our summer event, Christmas party, Salesfive & Friends events, and much more.

We want your benefits to fit you and your lifestyle. That's why you can customize your individual package based on your personal needs.

Exciting Perspectives

Plan your next career steps with us in a permanent position.

Monetary Appreciation

• You will receive an attractive compensation model, including a performance-based bonus.

Sounds like what you're looking for?

We're very excited to get to know you, your strengths, and your talents.