Analytics Engineer

Analytics Engineer - Permanent - Remote - up to £65k per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-starting Analytics Engineer to join our clients growing Technology & Digital department. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical data engineering and business-facing insights, playing a pivotal part in evolving our Business Intelligence landscape.

You will join a small, agile team dedicated to promoting data-driven decision-making. Your work will span the entire data lifecycle—from building robust dbt models to crafting engaging visualizations and building custom internal applications.

• Innovate & Improve:
  Proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing dashboards and internal applications.
• Platform Champion:
  Act as the subject matter expert for our primary BI tools ( Omni and Looker ), evangelizing their use across the organization.
• Custom Solutions:
  Create new dashboards and custom visualizations that translate complex data into actionable narratives.
• Technical Problem Solving:
  Address technical challenges and implement solutions that prioritize efficiency and user satisfaction.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Partner with Business Analysts and department heads to conduct UAT and ensure solutions meet user needs.
• Technical Synergy:
  Work alongside the wider engineering team to resolve complex technical hurdles and align on data architecture.
• Knowledge Sharing:
  Develop and deliver system training to empower users across the business.

• BI Expertise:
  Extensive experience in modern BI platform development. Prior experience with Looker or Omni is highly prioritized.
• Data Modelling:
  Advanced proficiency in dbt , including the use of unit testing to validate SQL modelling logic.
• Version Control:
  Comfortable using Git Hub for collaborative development and version control.
• Cloud Data Warehousing:
  Hands-on experience with modern warehouses (e.g., Big Query ).
• Agile Proficiency:
  Experience working in an Agile environment using Jira to manage workloads and prioritize projects independently.

• Communication:
  Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and build strong internal networks.
• Analytical Thinking: A natural problem-solver who can quickly grasp new technologies and methodologies.
• Commercial Awareness: A balanced understanding of both the business and technical domains.

Remote-first culture. Expectation for 1 or 2 visits a quarter to the office in the South East.