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Software Engineer 3

PDS Defense • Linthicum, MD • 2h ago

Engineering

Software Engineer 3 Linthicum, MD Posted: 12/19/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

214743

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 3, in Linthicum, MD. Job ID#214743

Pay Rate: $91 - $96/hr

Job Description:

Seeking a well-qualified Tableau Developer for the Engineering and Sciences Organization. The position is located at the Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) in Linthicum MD, please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus.The ideal Tableau Developer serves as the technical lead for a specific department or functional area, designing, building, and maintaining Tableau visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making. Acting as the primary liaison between the department and IT, the Developer coordinates data-source approvals, migration of workbooks across environments, and signoffs for production releases. The role also involves providing Tier-1 support, knowledge transfer, and occasional Interactor-level responsibilities. Must be comfortable supporting users in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare raw data for Tableau consumption.

Establish and maintain connections to new and existing data sources.

Create dimensions, measures, and calculated fields.

Perform data modeling using Tableau Desktop.

Develop interactive dashboards and reports on both Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.

Verify data accuracy and consistency in collaboration with data engineers and analysts.

Engage with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide effective solutions.

Diagnose and resolve issues related to data, dashboards, or reports.

Maintain and enhance existing Tableau dashboards and reports.

Generate workbooks and hyper extracts in Tableau Desktop and deploy workbooks and data sources to Tableau Development and Quality Assurance environments.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Tableau Desktop and Server, along with solid understanding of database concepts and extensive hands-on SQL experience.

Apply best practices in data visualization, with a working knowledge of data analysis, modeling, and ETL processes, and familiarity with data warehousing and integration tools.

Build workbooks, dashboards, and Hyper extracts using Tableau Desktop.

Publish workbooks and data sources to Development and Production sites.

Refresh extracts and monitor extract schedules in the Development environment.

Conduct unit testing to ensure system integrity prior to production implementation.

Identify and resolve data-quality and performance issues in Tableau workbooks and data sources.

Monitor usage reports to optimize resource performance.

Manage and request appropriate access for Interactors and Viewers, ensuring compliance with established governance protocols.

Act as the primary point of contact for the department with the Tableau Admin Team, DBA Team, and functional users.

Coordinate releases, migrations, and sign-offs related to production deployments.

Provide comprehensive knowledge transfer and ongoing support to Interactors and Viewers.

Provide Tier-1 support for Tableau-related issues that arise within the department.

Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Proficient with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server/Online, and Hyper extracts.

Strong SQL skills for data extraction and transformation.

Experience integrating Tableau with R, Python, or other analytical languages is a plus.

Experience working with data-catalog tools such as Collibra.

Understanding of data privacy, security, and approval workflows.

Communication & Collaboration

Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, effective visual analytics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior leadership.

Project Coordination

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple releases, track approvals, and meet deadlines.

Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including IT, DBAs, and functional users.

Education & Experience

bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.

2-4 years of practical, hands-on Tableau development experience, preferably within a departmental or functional-area @context.

Desired (Nice-to-Have) Experience

Tableau Server administration, including site creation, and user/role management.

Scripting and automation using Tableau REST API, Python, or PowerShell.

Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.

Familiarity with higher education or research environments.

Working Conditions

Regular office hours with occasional off-hours support for critical releases.

A collaborative environment that involves interaction with multiple business units and IT teams.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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