Tableau Expert - (Migration from Looker to Tableau)
Job Details
Job Title
Tableau Expert - (Migration from Looker to Tableau)
Department
Business Intelligence / Data Analytics
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Remote
Experience Required
10
Key Responsibilities
Migration & Development
โข Migrates existing Looker Pro dashboards, reports, and Looks to Tableau Desktop/Server/Online.
โข Re-create LookML models, dimensions, and measures in Tableau using calculated fields, data sources, and extracts.
โข Ensure 1:1 parity of KPIs, metrics, and visualizations between Looker Pro and Tableau.
โข Develop complex Tableau dashboards with interactivity - filters, parameters, drill-downs, and actions.
โข Convert Looker Explore queries into optimized Tableau data connections and custom SQL.
Data & Analytics
โข Connect Tableau to various data sources including cloud warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, etc.).
โข Design and optimize data extracts and live connections for performance.
โข Build and maintain reusable data sources, calculated fields, and Tableau Prep flows.
โข Validate migrated reports against source data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Stakeholder Collaboration
โข Collaborate with business teams to understand reporting requirements and translate them into Tableau solutions.
โข Conduct demos and training sessions to help end-users adopt Tableau post-migration.
โข Document migration mappings, data lineage, and Tableau best practices.
โข Communicate migration progress, blockers, and timelines to project stakeholders.
Governance & Best Practices
โข Establish and follow Tableau development standards, naming conventions, and version control practices.
โข Manage Tableau Server/Online: publish workbooks, manage permissions, user groups, and schedules.
โข Ensure report performance through query optimization and efficient dashboard design.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Tableau (Expert Level - Must Have)
โข 5+ years of hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, or Tableau Online.
โข Proficiency in building complex dashboards with calculated fields, LOD expressions, table calculations, and parameters.
โข Strong knowledge of Tableau data connections - live, extract, published data sources.
โข Experience with Tableau Prep Builder for data transformation and cleaning.
โข Familiarity with Tableau REST API and admin capabilities.
โข Ability to optimize dashboards for performance - extract optimization, query reduction, layout best practices.
Looker Pro (Working Knowledge - Must Have)
โข Solid understanding of Looker Pro's interface, Explores, Looks, and Dashboards.
โข Ability to read and interpret LookML - models, views, dimensions, measures, and explores.
โข Experience running Looker queries, extracting data, and analyzing existing report logic.
โข Understanding of Looker's data modeling concepts to accurately map them to Tableau equivalents.
Technical Skills
โข Strong SQL skills - writing complex queries, CTEs, window functions, and query optimization.
โข Experience with cloud data warehouses: BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or Azure Synapse.
โข Working knowledge of data modeling concepts (star schema, data marts, aggregations).
โข Familiarity with Git or version control for managing workbook/code changes.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
โข Tableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification.
โข Prior experience in a formal BI migration project (tool-to-tool or on-prem to cloud).
โข Knowledge of Python or R for data prep or automation scripts.
โข Experience with dbt (data build tool) for data transformation.
โข Exposure to other BI tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or MicroStrategy.
โข Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and working in sprint-based teams.
Key Competencies & Soft Skills
โข Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail in data accuracy and validation.
โข Excellent communication skills - ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
โข Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple migration workstreams simultaneously.
โข Problem-solving attitude when encountering gaps between Looker and Tableau capabilities.
โข Collaborative team player who can work across data engineering, analytics, and business teams.
Regards
Surya
Surya@rurisoft.com