Lead Data Visualization Specialist

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Technology, Information and Media

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a seasoned Lead Data Visualization Specialist to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role is perfect for a visualization expert who thrives at the intersection of design and data. You will lead the development of high-impact dashboards and data storytelling experiences that help stakeholders make strategic business decisions. Working closely with data engineers, analysts, and business users, you will transform complex data into actionable insights using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense, while also leveraging Azure Databricks, PySpark, and SQL to manage the backend data workflows.

What You’ll Do:

• Data Visualization & Dashboard Development
  
  
  
  
  

Build sleek, interactive, and scalable dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense.

Develop intuitive layouts and user journeys for business users to explore KPIs and trends.

Embed visual storytelling principles to make data interpretation easy and insightful.

• Data Integration & Modeling
  
  
  
  
  

Collaborate with data engineers to clean, shape, and model data from diverse sources.

Use SQL and PySpark to query, transform, and enrich data pipelines.

Manage complex datasets within Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including Databricks and Data Factory.

• Performance & Optimization
  
  
  
  
  

Design dashboards optimized for speed, usability, and enterprise-scale data volumes.

Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and enhance backend queries or models accordingly.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Insight Delivery
  
  
  
  
  

Work with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into analytical visuals.

Present data-driven insights to non-technical audiences, tailoring messaging to various stakeholders.

• Governance, Standards & Mentorship
  
  
  
  
  

Champion visualization standards and data governance best practices.

Mentor junior visualizers and analysts on tools, techniques, and storytelling principles.

Help define scalable templates and reusable components for the organization.

What You Bring:
6+ years of experience in data visualization or business intelligence roles.

Mastery of at least two of the following tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense.

Strong SQL capabilities and hands-on experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing.

Deep knowledge of the Azure data ecosystem, including Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Data Factory.

Proven ability to translate raw data into powerful, intuitive stories through visuals.

Strong grasp of UX principles as applied to data dashboards.

Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus Points for:
Certifications in Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft Azure.

Experience in predictive modeling, trend analysis, or machine learning environments.

Exposure to agile methodologies and product-based data teams.