Senior Technical Architect
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Experience: 12-15+ years overall IT experience, 5+ years Tableau platform experience
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Tableau Architect with strong expertise across
Tableau Server, Tableau Cloud, and Tableau Desktop to design, scale, and govern an enterprise
analytics platform. This role owns end-to-end Tableau architecture including platform stability,
performance, security, governance, and user adoption.
Location: Mumbai
Key Responsibilities
Tableau Platform Architecture (Server & Cloud)
- Design and implement enterprise Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud architectures
- Lead installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, and Cloud onboarding
- Define High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and backup strategies
- Perform capacity planning, scalability, and performance tuning
- Monitor platform health, usage, and performance using TSM, Admin Views, and logs
- Plan and execute Tableau Server to Tableau Cloud or hybrid migration strategies
Tableau Server Administration
- Configure and optimize Tableau Server processes (VizQL, Backgrounder, Data Engine, Gateway,
Repository)
- Manage authentication and authorization (AD, LDAP, SAML, OAuth)
- Implement row-level security (RLS), project-level permissions, and compliance controls
- Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root cause analysis
Tableau Cloud Governance
- Define governance models specific to Tableau Cloud capabilities and constraints
- Manage sites, users, groups, roles, and content lifecycle
- Ensure data security, refresh schedules, and extract encryption
- Monitor Cloud usage, performance, and adoption metrics
Tableau Desktop & Development Standards
- Define and enforce Tableau Desktop development standards and best practices
- Review and optimize complex dashboards for performance and usability
- Guide developers on data modeling, calculations, parameters, and actions
- Promote certified data sources and reusable assets
- Establish visualization standards aligned to business needs
Data Architecture & Integration
- Architect optimized data sources and semantic layers for Tableau consumption
- Define extract vs live connection strategies and refresh optimization
- Partner with data engineering teams to optimize backend performance
- Integrate Tableau with cloud and on-prem data platforms
Governance, Adoption & Enablement
- Define enterprise Tableau governance frameworks (Dev/Test/Prod, certification, promotion)
- Enable self-service analytics while maintaining security and performance
- Drive adoption through enablement, training, and usage analytics
- Establish Tableau adoption and value measurement dashboards
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Act as the Tableau platform owner and trusted advisor to business and IT leaders
- Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and roadmap planning
- Mentor Tableau Architects, developers, analysts, and administrators
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and data teams
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on expertise in Tableau Server, Tableau Cloud, and Tableau Desktop
- Advanced knowledge of Tableau Prep, Admin Views, and Tableau APIs
- Experience supporting large user bases and high-concurrency environments
- Strong SQL, data modeling, and performance tuning skills
- Experience with enterprise data platforms and cloud infrastructure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Tableau Certified Professional (Server, Desktop, or Cloud)
- Experience with hybrid Tableau deployments
- Exposure to automation, scripting (Python, Shell), or DevOps practices
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience in BFSI or regulated enterprise environments
Success Measures
- Stable, scalable, and secure Tableau platform (Server & Cloud)
- High adoption of Tableau Desktop self-service analytics
- Reduced performance issues and faster issue resolution
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Work Visa Sponsorship
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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