Tableau Data Architect

Overview As a Tableau Data Architect, you will design scalable, governed Tableau data models and optimize performance across enterprise analytics. You will partner with data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure trusted, AI-ready insights in Tableau Cloud. Your work bridges data engineering and BI strategy, shaping a scalable analytics ecosystem and governance-first approach. This role offers impact through enterprise data decisions and AI-enabled analytics at scale. Compensation / BenefitsmedicaldentalvisionFSAcompany-paid life insurance401(k) with company match ResponsibilitiesOwn enterprise data governance within Tableau Cloud, including data source certification, lineage, data quality warnings, and content promotion policiesImplement and manage row-level, object-level, and Virtual Connection-level security to centralize data access controlsBuild automated audit trails and governance dashboards via Platform Data API for observabilityLead semantic data model design to support Tableau Next AI features, certifying official metrics and ensuring trusted definitionsArchitect optimized semantic layers and published data sources; enforce governance at the connection layerDiagnose and tune dashboards with Tableau Performance Recorder and optimize SQL, indexing, and extract strategiesIntegrate Tableau Cloud with upstream systems (e.g., Salesforce, Redshift) and monitor data pipeline health with Data EngineeringAutomate extracts, data source updates, and quality monitoring; use REST/Metadata APIs for governance automation and lineage auditingGuide BI developers on best practices, translate KPIs into technical solutions, and evolve the enterprise BI strategy Key requirements4+ years in BI, data architecture, or analytics engineering with at least 3 years on TableauExpert Tableau Cloud proficiency (site administration, performance tuning, governance, LOD)Deep Tableau data governance experience (Catalog, certified sources, Virtual Connections, security)Proficiency with Tableau REST API and Metadata API (GraphQL)Advanced SQL skills (preferably Amazon Redshift) and solid data modeling knowledgeExperience integrating Tableau with large-scale data ecosystems and data governance/security principlesFamiliarity with Platform Data API and data governance toolingStrong collaboration and stakeholder communication skillsExperience with Python scripting and automation (TSC or VizQL Data Service)Hands-on experience with Tableau Next features (Tableau Pulse, Einstein Copilot) and VizQL Data Servicecollaborationproactive communicationproblem-solvingTableau Cloud administrationTableau Catalog and data governanceTableau Pulse metric definitions