Tableau QA Engineer (Test)

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Hybrid)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tableau QA Engineer. This role focuses on ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of Tableau dashboards through a combination of manual testing, SQL-based data validation, and test automation. The ideal candidate is technically strong, hands-on, and passionate about data quality and analytics testing.

You will work closely with Tableau Developers and Data Engineers to validate dashboard functionality, performance, and underlying data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases and scripts for functional, regression, and data validation testing of Tableau dashboards.
• Use intermediate-level SQL to validate data accuracy, transformations, joins, aggregations, and KPI calculations between source systems and Tableau outputs.
• Perform end-to-end dashboard testing, including filters, parameters, calculations, drill-down behavior, and performance validation.
• Design and implement automated testing workflows for Tableau dashboards using tools such as Wiisdom, Selenium, or similar automation frameworks.
• Document test strategies, test plans, defects, and release progress using JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Tableau Engineers and Data Engineers to clarify requirements, identify data issues, and ensure high-quality dashboard releases.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes, automation coverage, and data validation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in dashboard or BI testing (Tableau strongly preferred)
• Intermediate SQL skills (ability to write joins, aggregations, subqueries, data validation queries, and troubleshoot data discrepancies) required
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing methodologies
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and MS Excel for test management and documentation
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., Redshift, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau automation testing tools such as Wiisdom
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or working with clinical trials data

Role Expectations (Important)

• This is a PURELY TECHNICAL, HANDS-ON ROLE not a coordination or oversight-only position
• Candidate must be comfortable working directly with SQL queries, dashboards, and testing tools daily
• Local candidates only
• Must be able to work on-site in Basking Ridge, NJ 2 3 days per week