Tableau to Databricks Migration Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 6 hours ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Long Term

Skills

Tableau development
Databricks Migration

Job Details

Job Title: Tableau to Databricks Migration Specialist

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tableau to Databricks Migration Specialist to lead and execute the migration of enterprise-level reporting and analytics from Tableau dashboards to Databricks Lakehouse Platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data visualization, ETL processes, SQL optimization, and translating BI logic from Tableau to scalable notebooks, dashboards, or SQL queries in Databricks.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Planning

  • Assess existing Tableau dashboards, data sources, and underlying logic.
  • Map and document the current state of Tableau reporting architecture.
  • Develop a comprehensive migration roadmap, identifying dependencies, blockers, and priorities.

Migration Execution

  • Translate Tableau visualizations, calculations, and data connections into equivalent Databricks SQL or notebooks.
  • Migrate underlying data sources to Delta Lake format if needed.
  • Rebuild KPIs and data models in Databricks using PySpark, SQL, and Unity Catalog.

Data Engineering Support

  • Ensure data pipelines feeding Tableau are transitioned or refactored for Databricks.
  • Work with data engineering teams to build or modify ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks workflows.

Performance Optimization

  • Optimize SQL queries and data models for performance within the Databricks Lakehouse.
  • Tune visualizations and jobs for large-scale data analytics.

Testing & Validation

  • Validate data consistency between Tableau and Databricks dashboards.
  • Perform functional, regression, and performance testing for each migrated report.

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, BI analysts, and data engineers.
  • Train teams on using Databricks dashboards and replacing legacy Tableau assets.
  • Document the new architecture, logic, and workflows for future maintainability.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience with Tableau development and dashboarding
  • 3+ years working with Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, SQL, Notebooks)
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python (PySpark), and data modeling
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing concepts
  • Experience migrating BI tools/reports to cloud-based platforms (preferably Databricks or similar)
  • Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and DevOps practices in data environments
  • Experience working with large datasets and ensuring data quality and consistency

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to tools like Power BI, Looker, or Apache Superset (optional)
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or DataBricks Workflows
  • Tableau certification and/or Databricks certifications are a plus

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
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