About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Insights (Looker) Developer with experience in both backend and frontend aspects of Looker. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data modelling, LookML development, dashboard creation, and a solid understanding of analytics and data visualisation. Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift is essential for this role.
Employment terms will depend on location and working status.
Responsibilities
Looker Development
- Develop and maintain LookML models, explores, and views to support reporting requirements. 
- Create visually compelling and interactive dashboards and reports for various business units. 
- Optimise Looker queries and performance for large datasets. 
Backend Data Integration
- Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines and data transformations using PostgreSQL and Redshift. 
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across data sources integrated into Looker. 
- Collaborate with data engineering teams to implement data pipelines and ensure Looker-readiness. 
Frontend Analytics
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable Looker reports. 
- Customise Looker visualisations and implement user-friendly, dynamic dashboards. 
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Looker front-end components. 
Collaboration & Documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, engineers, and product managers, to deliver end-to-end solutions. 
- Document Looker models, dashboards, and underlying data architecture. 
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Business Insights (Looker) Developer with both backend (LookML) and frontend dashboard/reporting expertise. 
- Strong proficiency in LookML development, including data modelling, derived tables, and parameterisation. 
- Solid experience with PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift, including writing and optimising SQL queries. 
- Familiarity with data warehouse and data lake concepts. 
- Understanding of best practices in data visualisation and UI/UX design for dashboards. 
- Ability to debug and optimise Looker performance issues. 
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly. 
Preferred Skills
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash for data pipeline automation. 
- Familiarity with tools like dbt or similar for data transformation. 
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS. 
- Certification in Looker or related tools is a plus. 
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
 
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