About the position
As a Data Visualization Specialist, you will play a crucial role in transforming raw data into compelling and actionable insights through the creation of interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau. This is a cross-functional role and you will work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and other analysts to understand reporting needs, design effective visual solutions, and contribute to a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of data analysis principles, excellent visualization skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
Responsibilities
- Design and Develop Tableau Dashboards and Reports: Create visually appealing, interactive, and user-friendly dashboards and reports in Tableau to address business questions and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Gather and Understand Business Requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to understand their data and reporting needs, translating them into effective visualization solutions.
- Data Exploration and Analysis: Analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and translate these findings into meaningful visualizations.
- Data Validation and Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in visualizations.
- Optimize Dashboard Performance: Design and develop dashboards that are performant and scalable, considering data volume and user experience.
- Maintain and Enhance Existing Dashboards: Update, improve, and troubleshoot existing Tableau dashboards and reports based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
- Document Visualization Standards and Best Practices: Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation for Tableau development standards and best practices.
- Provide Training and Support: Offer guidance and support to end-users on how to effectively utilize Tableau dashboards and interpret the data.
- Stay Current with BI and Visualization Trends: Continuously learn and adopt new features and best practices in Tableau and the broader BI landscape.
Requirements
- Proficient in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Cloud, including building complex dashboards, calculations, parameters, actions, and understanding performance optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and database structures and SQL.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate data insights.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Presenting a portfolio of previous visualization work in Tableau during the interview would be a major plus.
- Familiarity with other data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Employer paid life insurance
- Mental health resources
- 401(k) plan
- Fully paid parental leave program
- Generous PTO
- Flexible work schedules
- Remote work opportunities
- Paid company holidays
- Appspace Quiet Fridays (No non-essential internal meetings scheduled)
- A casual dress work environment
