Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required
Skills
Tableau SME
TabMon
Tableau Server Administrator
AWS/Azure/GCP
Python/Powershell
Certifications on Tableau
Job Details
Role : Tableau SME Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: Long-term
Any Visa | On W2
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Tableau SME with deep expertise in infrastructure, performance tuning, and issue resolution. This role involves analyzing Tableau platform performance, identifying infrastructure bottlenecks, and making recommendations to improve dashboard responsiveness, server stability, and overall environment efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Tableau Subject Matter Expert for infrastructure and performance-related issues.
- Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot Tableau Server performance, usage patterns, and system logs.
- Work closely with infrastructure and BI teams to resolve system-level issues affecting Tableau performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis of recurring performance problems and implement sustainable solutions.
- Optimize Tableau dashboards and data sources for improved load times and scalability.
- Review and enhance server configurations (memory, CPU, disk, etc.) and Tableau Server topology.
- Recommend and implement best practices for deployment, upgrades, and security patches.
- Provide guidance on Tableau extracts vs live connections and data strategy optimization.
- Prepare detailed reports with insights and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
- Support capacity planning, scalability, and disaster recovery planning for Tableau infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cloud or on-prem teams to ensure high availability and optimal resource utilization.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in BI/Analytics with at least 3 5 years as a Tableau Server Administrator/SME.
- Strong understanding of Tableau Server architecture, clustering, high availability, and performance tuning.
- Experience in monitoring tools (e.g., TabMon, Performance Recorder, Resource Monitoring Tool).
- Proficiency in Windows/Linux server environments, networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
- Hands-on experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation and diagnostics.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to interpret server logs and query performance.
- Familiarity with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) and data warehousing concepts.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to convey technical findings to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Tableau Desktop certification and/or Tableau Server Certified Associate/Professional.
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments or regulated industries (e.g., Healthcare, Finance).
- Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines related to BI deployments.
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