Senior Tableau Developer

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Senior

Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Tableau Developer at the University of Illinois Foundation is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining impactful data visualizations and dashboards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable data models, build data pipelines, and analyze complex datasets to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The position requires a strong background in data architecture and visualization, with a focus on delivering actionable insights to enhance fundraising efforts for the University.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement efficient, scalable data architectures, including data models, pipelines, data lake, cloud and storage solutions while ensuring data integrity, quality, and security across all reports, visualizations, and datasets.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated Tableau dashboards and visualizations that provide clear insights, drive business actions, and are accessible across the organization, including providing technical guidance for visualization, performance tuning, and dashboard optimization.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and key performance indicators aligned with business objectives, leveraging critical thinking skills to interpret results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs, ensure accuracy and clarity of data presented, and translate business requirements into impactful data visualizations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve data flows and Tableau workflows to ensure responsiveness and speed in data delivery.
• Stay updated on best practices in data visualization, data architecture, and business intelligence to continuously improve analytics solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with Tableau development and dashboard design, including a proven portfolio.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, data analysis, ETL processes, and SQL with experience using platforms such as PowerBI, Looker, Cognos, and cloud architecture programs.
• Exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience applying these skills to business contexts.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree, with a preference for Computer Science, Data Management or Science, MIS, Data Engineering, or business major.
• Experience in higher education advancement data and applications.