Business Intelligence Developer

The Elevator Pitch 

We are seeking a Business Intelligence Developer with strong data engineering skills to join our Cloud Software team.  This role goes beyond dashboard building.  You will design and develop embedded analytics solutions using Tableau while ensuring robust data pipelines and performance optimization.  You are a thinker and a tinker, and you will play a key role in helping Evolv and our customers deliver measurable value through data. 

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? 

In the first 30 days, you will: 

• Get hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server environments. 

• Refactor and improve existing data visualizations (responsive design, SQL, calculations, filtering, parameters). 

• Demonstrate best practices for developing with live vs. extract data sources, including row level security. 

• Configure Tableau Server users, groups, permissions, and subscriptions. 

• Monitor production extracts and resolve performance issues. 

Within 3 months, you will: 

• Independently design and develop dashboards and data sources, using both established and innovative methodologies. 

• Collaborate with the front-end team to enhance embedding functionality using the Tableau JavaScript API (focus on asynchronous filter/parameter updates). 

• Conduct performance tuning for Tableau dashboards; use knowledge of Tableau calculations to detect bottlenecks and advise on moves to upstream data prep. 

• Work with engineering and business teams to define requirements. 

• Use Tableau Prep or similar ETL tools to optimize datasets. 

By the end of the first year, you will: 

• Partner with business stakeholders to design production-ready Tableau content that drive decision-making. 

• Become Evolv’s Tableau SME (Subject Matter Expert) at the developer level, leveraging Tableau APIs (JavaScript, REST) for embedded, automated, and interactive reporting solutions. 

• Define and enforce content management and governance standards across the analytics environment. 

• Contribute to Evolv’s broader cloud analytics strategy, including evaluating additional BI tools. 

The Work:  What type of work will you be doing? 

• Dashboard Design: Building, refactoring, and performance tuning of interactive dashboards for embedded analytics on the web and mobile app. 

• Data Engineering: Utilizing strong SQL skills in Tableau to get data from AWS Aurora PostgreSQL database 

• Working with APIs: Working with back-end and front-end developers to make full use of Tableau APIs (ie Tableau JavaScript API, Tableau REST API) in the analytics stack. 

• Collaboration: Working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.  

• Problem Solving: Researching, proposing and implementing innovative strategies to solve analytics problems. 

What Skills & Experience Do You Bring? 

• 5+ years of hands-on Tableau development and BI engineering experience, with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale projects. 

• Intermediate or advanced Salesforce/Tableau certification (such as Data Analyst, Consultant, Associate, Professional, or equivalent). 

• Working knowledge (or better) of the Tableau JavaScript API, with experience designing content for embedding with Tableau and working with front-end team to integrate content. 

• Advanced SQL skills for designing and optimizing data sources. 

• Deep expertise in relational databases, row-level security, and Tableau Server administration. 

• Experience working with AWS data stack and cloud-based application development. 

• Bonus skills: Knowledge of data science modeling, experience with PostgreSQL, and proficiency in Python. 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure of the team? 

You will be joining the Cloud Software team and reporting directly to our BI Development Manager.  The team values collaboration, innovation and technical rigor. 

Where is the role located? 

Qur HQ is based in Waltham, Massachusetts and we have a preference for candidates who can participate in a hybrid working environment.   We are also open to considering exceptional remote candidates based within the Eastern Time Zone.   

Compensation and Transparency Statement 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000- $190,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.  

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.  

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:  

• The specific salary range for your preferred location  

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings  

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay  

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. 

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:   

• Do the right thing, always;   
• Put people first'   
• Own it;   
• Win together; and continue to    
• Be bold, stay curious.   
     

Our Benefits Include:   

• Equity as part of your total compensation package   
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   
• Health Savings Account (HSA)     
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)   
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind  
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you   
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development   
• Subscription to Calm   

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected].  

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.