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