Tableau Software Engineer
Herndon, VA

Job Description

The Clearinghouse is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer (Tableau) with a proven background in Tableau design and development. The Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing Tableau dashboards, and providing best practices. Leveraging excellent communication skills, the incumbent socializes technical concepts, builds consensus, and provides training to internal clients and team members.

The ideal candidate is a quick learner, adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and a Tableau enthusiast that enjoys educating others on the subject. The Engineer reports to the Director, Research Center and works with the architecture and development teams to design and implement the appropriate solutions and delivery.

How You Contribute:

* Design and develop intuitive dashboards and data visualization products using Tableau.
* Conduct extensive quality control and record-keeping procedures to ensure the highest levels of data integrity.
* Manage and track end-user requests and troubleshoot Tableau issues.
* Develop content and deliver training to others on the use of Tableau or a similar business intelligence software.
* Research best practices procedures pertaining to performance metrics and standards.
* Provide best practices in data visualization and business intelligence software, including recent versions of Tableau.
* Provide automation for Tableau dashboards functional and performance testing.
* Maintain versions of code and promote to different environments.
* Improve application efficiency.

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. These essential functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

What You Bring to the Table:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. A combination of education and experience, including through military service will also be considered.
* 5 years of experience developing Tableau dashboards.
* Extensive experience developing visualizations using Tableau Desktop and deploying those visualizations to Tableau Server using database platforms like Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server and User Level Security.
* Experience in Tableau tools such as: Tableau Desktop Professional and Tableau Server.
* Understanding of ETL processes and tools, preferably Oracle Data Integrator, Informatica, or related tool.
* Strong Analytical skills, and attention to detail.
* Strong SQL writing Skills for developing SQL scripts and database platforms like Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server.
* Knowledge of data modeling concepts.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile environment working effectively in a team setting, and drive projects forward within a team setting.
* Excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to present technical information to both a technical/non-technical audience.
* Live within a commutable distance of Herndon, VA.

Desired:

* Design of ETL scripts and data-related Web Services experience.
* Technical Lead experience and exposure.

Physical Demands:

* Use of a computer terminal and/or laptop computer for 8 or more hours a day.
* Use of a copy machine and telephone.
* Frequently required to sit for 7 or more hours per day in close proximity to others in an open office environment.
* Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, and reach.
* Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
* Must be able to work during maintenance windows and after business hours.
* NSC strives to hire, promote, and retain the best qualified individuals for our employment opportunities. Our policies are intended to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. NSC strives to have a culture that is diverse and equally welcoming to all. As a Federal contractor, NSC is subject to requirements to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. NSC is committed to its outreach efforts and practices to promote employment and advancement of members of these groups. To read our entire policy, go to: https://studentclearinghouse.info/careers/human-resource-policies
* PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY NSC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by NSC, or (c) consistent with the NSC's legal duty to furnish information. 41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(c)
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