Senior BI Engineer - (Tableau Developer)

GSSTech Group · Dubai

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We are seeking an experienced Senior BI Engineer – Tableau Developer to join our Data Engineering chapter supporting Digital Products & Data & Analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade Tableau solutions that transform complex business data into intuitive, scalable, and actionable dashboards.

This role requires strong expertise in Tableau development, Tableau Server/Cloud administration, SQL, data modelling, performance optimization, and enterprise BI governance. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and data engineers to deliver high-quality analytics solutions that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Tableau dashboards, workbooks, and data sources.
• Build interactive, visually compelling, and high-performing dashboards that enable business users to make data-driven decisions.
• Develop and optimize:
• Calculated Fields
• Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions
• Table Calculations
• Parameters
• Dashboard Actions
• Design efficient Tableau data models aligned with business and analytical requirements.
• Write optimized SQL queries to support Tableau reporting and analytical workloads.
• Connect Tableau to multiple data sources including:
• SQL databases
• Live Connections
• Tableau Extracts
• Enterprise Data Warehouses
• Blend and integrate multiple data sources while ensuring:
• Data accuracy
• Data consistency
• Data freshness
• Implement and manage:
• Row-Level Security (RLS)
• User Permissions
• Data Governance
• Secure Data Access
• Publish, maintain, and manage Tableau content on Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud.
• Configure schedules, refreshes, permissions, and version control in accordance with enterprise governance standards.
• Collaborate closely with Data Engineers to improve upstream data pipelines and reporting performance.
• Ensure dashboards follow enterprise visualization standards, accessibility guidelines, and Tableau best practices.
• Optimize dashboard performance through efficient calculations, query tuning, and workbook design.
• Contribute reusable Tableau assets including:
• Dashboard Templates
• Custom Themes
• Colour Palettes
• Custom Shapes
• Reusable Components
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues, optimize performance, and provide production support for Tableau solutions.

Required Technical Skills

Tableau

• Tableau Desktop
• Tableau Server
• Tableau Cloud
• Tableau Prep
• Dashboard Development
• Workbook Development
• Data Source Development
• Dashboard Performance Optimization
• Dashboard Design Best Practices
• Storytelling with Data
• Tableau Administration (basic to intermediate)

Advanced Tableau Features

• Calculated Fields
• Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions
• Table Calculations
• Parameters
• Filters
• Dashboard Actions
• Sets
• Groups
• Custom SQL
• Row-Level Security (RLS)

Database & SQL

• Strong SQL development skills
• Query optimization
• Data modelling
• Data blending
• Data integration
• Working with large enterprise datasets
• Live Connections
• Tableau Extracts

BI & Data Engineering

• Enterprise Reporting
• Data Visualization
• Data Analytics
• Data Governance
• Information Design
• Performance Optimization
• Data Quality
• Metadata Management

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable BI solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise reporting and dashboard governance.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on accuracy and usability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced delivery environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with business users, analysts, and data engineering teams.
• Passion for delivering intuitive and impactful data visualizations.

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, or Analytics Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on Tableau development experience within an enterprise environment.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting Digital Products, Enterprise Analytics, or Data Engineering initiatives.
• Exposure to cloud-based BI platforms and modern analytics ecosystems is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications

• Tableau Desktop Specialist
• Tableau Certified Data Analyst
• Tableau Certified Professional (preferred)
• Any relevant Data Analytics or Business Intelligence certification

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