Tableau Platform Engineer

Stott and May; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in London is seeking a Tableau Platform Engineer for a contract of 5 months. You will manage system upgrades for Tableau and SAP BusinessObjects, optimize performance, and provide user support. Ideal candidates should have experience with SAP BI tools and a strong troubleshooting background. This role requires onsite presence and offers a chance to work on critical projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP BusinessObjects upgrades and patch management.
• Strong understanding of user support and issue resolution in BI tools.
• Proficiency in system monitoring and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system upgrades and apply security patches.
• Monitor system health and optimize performance.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshoot user issues.
• Support backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Maintain documentation for troubleshooting and reporting.

Skills

SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3

SAP Data Services

Tableau Server

Tableau Desktop Professional

Tableau Prep Builder

Job description

Tableau Platform Engineer
Contract
5 Months+
Onsite

Required Skills:

SAP BusinessObjects:
• SAP BO - SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 Support Pack 4 Patch 7 (Version: 14.3.4.5055)
• SAP IPS Application - SAP Data Services (Version: 14.3.3.385)
• SAP DS Web App - SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 Support Pack 4 Patch 7 (Version: 14.3.4.5055)

Tableau:
• Tableau Server (Version: 2023.1.7 - 64-bit Windows)
• Tableau Desktop - Professional Edition (Version: 2023.3.0)
• Tableau Prep Builder (Version: 2023.3.0)

JD:
System Upgrades and Patch Management
• Perform periodic upgrades of Business Objects as new versions become available.
• Apply security patches, bug fixes, and performance enhancements as released by the vendors.
• Conduct pre-upgrade assessments, including compatibility checks and testing.
• Ensure minimal disruption by scheduling upgrades during agreed maintenance windows.
• Provide rollback procedures in case of upgrade failures. System Monitoring and Performance Tuning
• Monitor system health, including server performance, memory usage, and query efficiency.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize configurations to improve responsiveness.
• Provide recommendations on system scaling and capacity planning. User Support and Issue Resolution
• Offer technical assistance to users experiencing issues with Tableau/Business Objects.
• Troubleshoot report generation failures, dashboard performance issues, and connectivity problems.
• Maintain a ticketing system for logging and tracking issues, with agreed response and resolution times. Backup and Disaster Recovery Support
• Support in the regular backups of Tableau/Business Objects environments.
• Support recovery procedures in case of data corruption, server failures, or cyber incidents.
• Conduct periodic disaster recovery drills to validate system resilience. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain an updated knowledge base for troubleshooting and best practices.
• Provide periodic reports on system health, incidents, and resolutions.
• Document all patches, upgrades, and major changes in the environment.

Full details given upon application