Data Visualization Specialist

Job Description:

Your Role as a Data Visualization Specialist:

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.

A Day in the Life of a Data Visualization Specialist:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Proficient in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Cloud, including building complex dashboards, calculations, parameters, actions, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and database structures and SQL.
• Familiarity with other data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
• 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.

The Perks of Working for Appspace:

For all our UK based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, employer paid medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, pension plan and paid maternity and parental leave program.

Additional perks include:

• 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