Tableau Platform Engineer

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

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Milton Keynes is seeking a Tableau Platform Engineer. The role involves system upgrades, performance tuning, user support, and documentation for Tableau and SAP BusinessObjects platforms. Candidates should have strong skills in both systems and be able to troubleshoot effectively. This is a contract position with a rate of £250 per day, lasting until December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP BusinessObjects and Tableau platforms.
• Ability to monitor system health and performance.
• Skills in troubleshooting and user support.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic upgrades of Business Objects and apply necessary patches.
• Monitor system health and identify performance bottlenecks.
• Support backup procedures and conduct disaster recovery drills.

Skills

SAP BusinessObjects

Tableau

Tools

SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3

Tableau Server

Tableau Desktop

Tableau Prep Builder

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 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.

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)