Application Engineer (Tableau)

Acuity, Inc. seeks an Application Engineer (Tableau) to design, develop, implement, and support enterprise analytics applications for a federal client. This role delivers secure, scalable, and high-performing Tableau solutions aligned to mission needs.

The Application Engineer translates business requirements into governed, production-ready analytics applications and integrates Tableau with enterprise data platforms.

Why Acuity?

We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years) Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

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Why Acuity?

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards, reports, and data applications

Translate requirements into data models, visualization logic, and performant queries

Integrate Tableau with data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics platforms

Optimize dashboard performance, extracts, and query execution for large datasets

Implement security, access controls, and governed data access within Tableau

Troubleshoot application, data, and performance issues across environments

Support deployment, promotion, and version control of Tableau content

Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data accuracy and usability

Maintain documentation for data sources, logic, and application design Support application upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience

5+ years of experience developing enterprise analytics or reporting applications

Strong hands-on experience with Tableau development

Strong SQL and data modeling skills

Experience integrating Tableau with enterprise data platforms

Experience optimizing performance for large-scale analytics workloads

Experience troubleshooting application and data issues

Experience working in Agile environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud

Experience with data governance, certification, and access control

Experience with AWS, Databricks, or cloud data platforms

Experience supporting federal or regulated environments

Clearance Requirement

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. suitability

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

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Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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