Senior BI Engineer - (Tableau Developer)
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Tableau dashboards, workbooks, and data sources to transform complex business data into actionable insights. Build interactive, high-performing visualizations using calculated fields, LOD expressions, and table calculations while optimizing SQL queries and data models for large enterprise datasets. Connect to multiple sources including SQL databases, live connections, and data warehouses, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and freshness through blending and integration. Manage Tableau Server and Cloud administration, configure row-level security, and publish content adhering to enterprise governance standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and data engineers to troubleshoot reporting issues, optimize performance, and contribute reusable assets like templates and themes within Agile ceremonies.
Required Qualifications
- extensive hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade Tableau solutions
- strong expertise in Tableau development
- Tableau Server/Cloud administration
- SQL
- data modelling
- performance optimization
- enterprise BI governance
- experience working with business stakeholders, analysts, and data engineers
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Tableau dashboards, workbooks, and data sources
- Build interactive, visually compelling, and high-performing dashboards
- Develop and optimize: Calculated Fields
- Level of Detail (LOD) Expressions
- Table Calculations
- Parameters
- Dashboard Actions
- Design efficient Tableau data models
- Write optimized SQL queries
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Tableau Desktop Specialist
- Tableau Certified Data Analyst
- Tableau Certified Professional (preferred)
- Any relevant Data Analytics or Business Intelligence certification
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