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Senior Data & User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Analyst (Remote - US)
Posted 1 day ago by ICF Consulting Group, Inc.
The WorkAt ICF, we combine deep domain expertise with leading-edge technology to help our clients solve their most compl...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Reston, Virginia
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Cranston, RI - IT - EOHHS - Policy, Planning, and Strategy - N/A - UAT Tester
Posted 1 day ago by RICEFW Technologies Inc
KS Job Title: Intermediate Systems AnalystKS Job DescriptionThe Intermediate Systems Analyst will work with EOHHS, DHS o...
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- Location Remote or Providence, Rhode Island
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About Our Remote Working Tableau Contract Roles
What does a tableau contractor do?
The Tableau contractor role centres on the ability to design, build, and maintain data visualisations and analytical dashboards using the Tableau platform, which remains one of the most widely used business intelligence and data visualisation tools in UK enterprise, particularly in financial services, retail, healthcare, and professional services where Tableau has strong historical penetration. Contract engagements arise when organisations need to build new Tableau dashboards for specific analytical use cases, when an existing Tableau estate needs to be optimised or expanded, when Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud administration requires specialist support, or when a team migrating between BI platforms needs Tableau expertise to manage the transition.
Tableau contractors are expected to have strong proficiency with Tableau Desktop for building visualisations and with Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud for publishing and managing content. Deep knowledge of Tableau's calculation language, including Level of Detail expressions which allow calculations to be performed at a different granularity than the view, is expected at senior level alongside strong data modelling skills for building efficient and accurate data sources. Experience connecting Tableau to diverse data sources including SQL databases, cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake and BigQuery, and extracts for performance optimisation is widely assumed. Tableau Server or Cloud administration skills, including permissions management, extract refresh scheduling, and performance monitoring, are expected for roles with platform administration responsibility. Tableau Certified Data Analyst or Tableau Server Certified Associate credentials are well regarded in the market.
What is the market like for tableau contractors?
The Tableau contract market is an active mid-volume market within the BI and data visualisation contractor space, somewhat smaller than the Power BI market given Microsoft's wider penetration through Office 365 but still significant given Tableau's strong installed base in specific sectors. Financial services, healthcare, and retail generate the most consistent Tableau contract demand in the UK. The acquisition of Tableau by Salesforce has introduced Tableau into the Salesforce ecosystem, creating additional demand from Salesforce-heavy organisations. While Power BI is growing faster in terms of new adoption, the large existing Tableau estate across UK enterprises will sustain contractor demand for development, administration, and optimisation work for many years. Rates are broadly aligned with equivalent Power BI developer roles.
What does 'remote working' mean for tableau contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do tableau contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for tableau roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working tableau vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 tableau contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.