Senior Tableau Developer

Job title: Senior Tableau Developer

About the Role Join Ascend Learning as a Senior Tableau Developer to architect and deliver advanced, modern Tableau dashboards that unlock data-driven decisions. You will partner with business stakeholders, leverage Snowflake and EDW data, and mentor a growing BI team to raise our analytics practice. This role is fully remote within the United States.

What You'll Do

• Develop advanced, modern Tableau dashboards with best-practice UI/UX design, interactivity, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand analytical needs and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
• Prepare, optimize, and validate datasets using Snowflake, EDW structures, and SSMS.
• Provide clear, consumable data insights to stakeholders at all levels to accelerate decision-making.
• Serve as a visualization thought leader on data storytelling, KPI design, and dashboard usability.
• Independently manage multiple high-complexity projects with transparency, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Coach and mentor BI team members in Tableau best practices, data modeling, and analytical methodology.
• Oversee and enhance custom reporting capabilities for quality, scalability, and long-term value.
• Act as a subject-matter expert in data ingestion, cleansing, modeling, and visualization techniques.
• Leverage deep product and business knowledge to recommend streamlined, efficient analytical approaches.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of expert-level Tableau experience (LOD calculations, table calculations, advanced parameters, dynamic interactions, high-value dashboards).
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with SSMS.
• Experience working with Snowflake and enterprise data warehouse (EDW) environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data from diverse internal/external sources and ensure data accuracy.
• Experience working in Agile environments and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail, quality, and data visualization aesthetics.
• Experience with enterprise database technologies (SSMS, SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience with BI tools—Tableau strongly preferred, with experience in Qlik, Power BI, Cognos, or similar tools.
• Experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud preferred.
• Experience in R, Python, or C# is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience administering Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud.
• Experience with R, Python, or C#.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement