Technical Lead (IKC)

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USA
Salary, yearly, USD
21,300 - 135,000
Employment type
Full Time,
Job posted
Apply before
13 Aug 2026
Experience level
Senior
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AI Summary

DaVita's Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) is seeking a Technical Lead to drive Tableau development and analytics for renal population health management. The role involves leading report creation, performing site administration, and communicating insights to clinical and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL and Tableau skills, a self-starter mentality, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is based in Denver and offers opportunities to impact care decisions for over 100,000 patients.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role requires leading technical development, coaching peers, and interacting with executives, indicating a high level of responsibility and problem-solving. The combination of hands-on technical work and strategic communication elevates the difficulty.

Salary Analysis

Median Below Market
USD78,150
US Market
USD80k – 140k
0 USD154k
AI Insight The offered salary range ($21,300 - $135,000) is unusually wide; the low end may reflect a typo or part-time scenario. For a Technical Lead role with Tableau and SQL, the market median is around $110,000. The mid-point of the posted range ($78,150) is below market, but the upper end is competitive. Candidates should negotiate based on experience and market data.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my enthusiasm for the Technical Lead (IKC) position at DaVita. With extensive experience in Tableau development, SQL, and healthcare analytics, I am confident in my ability to lead your analytics team in driving data-informed care decisions. My background includes creating scalable reporting solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams, aligning perfectly with your need for a collaborative leader.

In my previous role, I successfully managed Tableau site administration, coached developers, and delivered insights to executives. I am drawn to DaVita's mission of improving patient outcomes in kidney care and am eager to contribute to your Integrated Kidney Care team. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my technical leadership and analytical skills can support your goals.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Can you describe your experience leading Tableau development projects and how you ensure the quality of reports?
I have led multiple Tableau projects where I defined best practices, conducted code reviews, and performed extensive QA. For example, I established a naming convention and folder structure for our Tableau Server, and I implemented a peer-review process to catch errors early. I also create test cases for each report to ensure data accuracy.
How would you handle a situation where stakeholders have conflicting requirements for a report?
I would first gather all stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities. Then, I would facilitate a meeting to align on the report's primary purpose and key metrics. If conflicts persist, I would propose a phased approach, delivering a core report first and then iterating based on feedback. Communication and compromise are key.
What experience do you have with Tableau site administration and permissions management?
As a Tableau Server administrator, I regularly manage user permissions, create groups, and monitor site usage. I have experience assigning data source permissions and ensuring that sensitive data is restricted. I also work with IT to troubleshoot performance issues and upgrade Tableau versions.
Describe a time when you had to coach a junior developer on Tableau best practices. What approach did you take?
I had a junior developer who struggled with complex calculations. I started by explaining the logic behind calculated fields and provided examples. Then, I paired with them on a project, allowing them to lead while I guided. I also shared documentation and encouraged them to ask questions. Over time, they became proficient and even taught others.
How do you stay current with Tableau updates and analytics trends?
I regularly attend Tableau User Groups, participate in online forums, and complete certifications. I also experiment with new features in a sandbox environment. For analytics trends, I follow industry blogs and attend healthcare analytics conferences to bring innovative ideas to the team.

Posting Date

07/13/2026

2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America

Technical Lead (DaVita IKC)

Job Description

Job Description

The Analytics and Reporting team supports DaVita’s Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC). DaVita IKC is the renal population health management division of DaVita, serving approximately 100,000+ end stage renal disease (ESRD) and late stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients across the U.S. A key component of DaVita’s integrated care strategy is our healthcare analytics team. This team is responsible for developing advanced data analytics and reporting solutions that help inform our clinical model of care, operations execution, and program performance. 

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for leading development of Tableau reports which are utilized as a key source for evaluating program performance and informing care model decisions. You will utilize your technical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to understand business needs and translate these into technical requirements to develop efficient reporting solutions. In addition to this, you will play a key role in supporting and informing the team’s approach to Tableau development through creating and publishing data sources, performing Tableau site administrator duties, and communicating with stakeholders.

The BI Tech Lead will work with teammates across various teams ranging from peers, to clinicians and operators, to executive leaders. The environment is highly collaborative and team oriented with a differential focus on both professional and personal growth. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Tech Lead must be able to work successfully with cross-functional teams and have the maturity to interact directly with both peers and executives across departments. The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Tableau Developmento Understand business needs/challenges and translate them to assist developers in creating scalable solutions to requestso Perform thorough quality assurance assessments of in progress and completed projectso Create, maintain, and distribute reports that play a key role in evaluating performance and informing care model decisionso Utilize SQL and relational database experience to develop and publish Tableau data sources used across multiple reportso Develop and maintain procedures that support the team’s reporting capabilities, including coaching developers on accepted best practices• Tableau Site Administrator Dutieso Maintain organization of content on Tableau siteso Monitor activity and basic performance of site content and work with IT partners to resolve potential issueso Maintain permissions and access to Tableau contento Work with IT partners to ensure access to latest Tableau features and functionality• Communicationo Create and maintain report documentationo Present and communicate reports to various stakeholders including executive leadership and clinical teammateso Succinctly and clearly convey findings from reports and analyses• Provide Analytical Supporto Use Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and SQL to perform ad-hoc analyses on a variety of data sourceso Summarize and deliver unique insights on claims data received from payor and provider partners and operations/clinical data collected through EMRs

Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:

• Interest and strengths in data analysis and innovation• Desire and willingness to learn and develop new technical skills• Build relationships with internal and external partners and clients• Interest in coaching, and finding consensus• Embrace working in a fast-paced environment• Focus on analytical process improvement• A self-starter mentality and thoughtful execution abilities• Strong written and verbal communication skills• An upbeat, team-oriented attitude

QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree• Minimum four years of experience with Tableau, Tableau Desktop Certifications Preferred• Very strong experience with SQL and relational databases• Strong experience with project management• Some experience with people management• Experience in all Microsoft applications• Experience working within SDLC framework• Experience in healthcare analytics preferred

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:• A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being, and your future• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from kidney failure and other chronic disease across the nation

What We’ll Provide

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

· Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

· Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

· Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as “a place where I belong.” Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $85,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year.

 

 

 

If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.71/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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