Tableau Platform Engineer

Experis; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud services company is seeking a Tableau Platform Engineer in Milton Keynes for a contract role. Responsibilities include system upgrades, performance tuning, and user support for Tableau applications. Qualified candidates will have strong experience with SAP BusinessObjects and Tableau. The daily rate is £250, and the position is until December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform and Tableau server.
• Strong troubleshooting skills are essential for user support.
• Experience in system monitoring and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic upgrades and apply security patches.
• Monitor system health and optimize configurations.
• Provide user support for Tableau issues.
• Maintain documentation and periodic reports.

Skills

SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 Support Pack 4 Patch 7

SAP Data Services

Tableau Server

Tableau Desktop - Professional Edition

Tableau Prep Builder

Job description

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure

Job reference: BBBH419681_1754303143

Posted: 1 day ago

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Role Title: Tableau Platform Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Duration: Until 31 Dec 2025

Rate: £250 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

About the Role:

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 optimise 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 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.

Required Skills:

• SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 Support Pack 4 Patch 7 (Version: 14.3.4.5055)
• SAP Data Services (Version: 14.3.3.385)
• SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3 Support Pack 4 Patch 7 (Version: 14.3.4.5055)

Tableau Skills:

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