Senior BI Engineer - (Tableau Developer)

Global Software Solutions Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Software Solutions Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior BI Engineer - Tableau Developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise Tableau solutions that translate complex business data into intuitive, scalable dashboards for strategic and operational decisions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and data engineers to optimize data pipelines, enforce governance and security, and deliver high‑quality analytics across Tableau Desktop, Server, Cloud, and Prep within an

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in BI, data visualization, or analytics engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years hands-on Tableau development in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise reporting and data governance.
• Strong SQL development and data modeling skills.
• Experience with cloud-based BI platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Tableau dashboards, workbooks, and data sources.
• Build interactive, high-performing dashboards for data-driven decisions.
• Develop and optimize: Calculated Fields, LOD Expressions, Table Calculations, Parameters, Dashboard Actions.
• Connect Tableau to multiple data sources including SQL databases and enterprise warehouses.
• Publish and manage Tableau content on Server and Cloud.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to improve pipelines and performance.
• Ensure dashboards follow governance and accessibility standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide production support.

Skills

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Server

Tableau Cloud

Tableau Prep

Dashboard Development

Workbook Development

Data Source Development

Dashboard Performance

Storytelling

Tableau Administration

Calculated Fields

LOD Expressions

Table Calculations

Parameters

Dashboard Actions

Row-Level Security

SQL

Live Connections

Tableau Extracts

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Tools

SQL

Live Connections

Tableau Extracts

Job description

• Connect Tableau to multiple data sources including:
• Tableau Extracts
• Contribute reusable Tableau assets including:
• Colour Palettes
• Tableau Desktop
• Tableau Server
• Tableau Cloud
• Tableau Prep

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.

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 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 modellingData 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