What is the difference between Tableau Architect vs Tableau Developer?

Aspect	Tableau Architect	Tableau Developer
Primary Role	Designs overall data visualization architecture and strategy	Builds and maintains dashboards and reports
Required Skills	Advanced knowledge of data architecture, infrastructure, and integration	Strong skills in Tableau, SQL, and data visualization
Certifications	Tableau Desktop Certified, Tableau Server Certified	Tableau Desktop Certified
Work Environment	Collaborates with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders	Works primarily with business teams to develop visualizations

While both roles require Tableau certifications and data visualization skills, Tableau Architects focus on designing the entire data visualization infrastructure, whereas Tableau Developers concentrate on creating and maintaining dashboards. The Architect role involves strategic planning and technical architecture, while the Developer role is more hands-on with dashboard creation.