Senior BI Engineer (Tableau Developer)

GSSTech GroupDubaigulftalentpublished 08/08/2026
Must-have:CloudDataAgileScrumSecuritySenior

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