Senior Tableau Consultant

truData Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in California is seeking a skilled Tableau Developer for a contract position. The role involves developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards, creating data sources, and optimizing performance. Requirements include hands-on experience with Tableau Cloud, strong SQL proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This mid-senior level position focuses on delivering actionable insights through effective data visualizations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tableau Developer or Business Intelligence Analyst.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau Cloud.
• Strong proficiency in SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards based on requirements.
• Create data sources from various platforms.
• Optimize data access and security using Virtual Connections.

Skills

Tableau Developer

Tableau Cloud

SQL

Data Source Creation

Performance Optimization

Communication Skills

Tools

Snowflake

SQL Server

HANA

Google Sheets

Job description

This range is provided by truData Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $50.00/hr

We are seeking a skilled Tableau Developer. This is an onsite contract position. In this role, you will be responsible for building new dashboards and enhancing existing ones, playing a key part in turning complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain new and existing Tableau dashboards based on business requirements and key metrics (monthly, annual, year‑to‑date, etc.).
• Create and manage data sources from various platforms, including Snowflake (Cloud), SQL Server, HANA, and Google Sheets.
• Utilize Virtual Connections to optimize data access and security, including publishing existing workbooks to the cloud.
• Publish workbooks and data sources to Tableau Cloud.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance issues for slow‑running dashboards, applying best practices for data extraction, connection optimization, and dashboard design.
• Address and resolve support tickets related to Tableau dashboards, data sources, and performance issues in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with Tableau Bridge to connect on‑premise data sources to Tableau Cloud, ensuring seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders from divisions such as Apartments, Office, and Retail to understand business problems and translate them into effective data visualizations.
• Engage directly with the business to clarify requirements, ask probing questions, and propose the best solutions to visualize information.
• Act as a partner, offering suggestions and best practices rather than simply following specifications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Tableau Developer or Business Intelligence Analyst.
• Hands‑on experience with Tableau Cloud and publishing workbooks.
• Expertise in creating data sources from Snowflake (Cloud), SQL Server, HANA, and Google Sheets.
• Strong proficiency in SQL is a must.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative approach to working with business stakeholders.
• Experience with Tableau performance optimization techniques.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting