BI engineer

The Opportunity

This is an exciting time for BI & Analytics in ESW as we continue to build out a sustainable and scalable data environment that provides us with the ability to leverage the latest tools and technologies available through the cloud (Google & Azure) to facilitate fast, data-driven management decisions, and discover new insights in the ever-growing eCommerce industry. Within the Data team, we have an opportunity for a motivated, curious and talented BI Engineer who is interested in working with a wide range of Google Cloud Platform services and the Looker BI platform.

This role offers the successful candidate several opportunities to upskill with the latest technologies in the market (GCP, Looker, Azure DevOps), the agile framework SAFe, application of CI/CD delivery, security, DevOps, etc., all the while working in a fully cloud-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You should be committed to delivering fast and quality and possess a passion for data and the value it can bring.
• You will work with BI and the wider business to translate business requirements into solutions (Data Modelling + LookML + Looks + Dashboard) to deliver business insights, trends, and analysis visually compellingly through Looker and supporting platforms.
• Ensure the deployment of updates/enhancements to the Looker production environment aligns with our deployment workflow standards and procedures.
• Create and enhance documentation as solutions require e.g. high-level design specifications, business glossary updates, data model architecture updates, etc.
• Work with the Product team to ensure there is a clear understanding of requirements and deliverables as part of any new feature requests.
• Work as a member of the BI scrum team to ensure there is clarity and alignment to current and future work items – providing the necessary input into user stories as required, estimating user stories, and engaging in all scrum-related ceremonies.
• You will work closely with teams across our business to understand their business problems/requirements and proactively design and champion solutions to deliver the required business value.
• Support the maintenance of legacy reporting (SQL Server & SharePoint) and all activities attached to the migration of these reports onto the Looker platform.

Key Experience & Skills

• A degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Information Systems (Business or Computing).
• Deep knowledge of databases and T-SQL or query-writing skills - SQL Server, MySQL, or similar.
• Knowledge of query optimization and performance tuning.
• Exposure to BI tools, such as Looker, Microsoft (SSIS, SSRS, SharePoint), Tableau, QlikView or Excel BI tools – PowerPivot/Power BI.
• Demonstrable skills in understanding complex business problems and translating those to simple-to-use BI solutions or reports.
• Understanding of what can be improved through better data and analysis.
• An understanding of dimensional data models using methodology such as Kimball would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of eCommerce or Supply Chain would also be an advantage.
• Experience with GIT or other version control systems and exposure to Agile and Scrum methodologies will be beneficial.

Desired Behaviours

• You should be eager to work in a fast-paced eCommerce environment.
• Demonstrate willingness and openness to learning new technologies and practices.
• Excellent personal organisation & work-management skills – ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply business acumen to data-driven outputs to deliver value-added insights.
• Ability to present clear and concise outputs articulating how data and analysis relate to Key Performance Indicators.
• High level of dedication to see things through to completion, with high quality.
• Strong level of versatility & willingness to contribute to a company with phenomenal growth.
• Willingness to contribute to conversations and propose ideas.
• Commitment to deliver good service to our internal and external partners.

ESW is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at ESW are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.