Analytics Engineer

About this role

<h1>The Role - What will you be doing? </h1> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our dynamic Data and Analytics team. Reporting to the Head of Data and Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. </p> <p>This position requires a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. </p> <p>The position is more than just a "warehouse developer" role. You will work cross-functionally with various departments—to understand their workflows, model their data, and build the "connective tissue" that makes the business move faster. </p> <p>You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of a data product: from identifying a business need to building the dbt models and ensuring that transformed data is accessible where it's needed most.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Ownership of the Modern Data Stack (dbt & BigQuery)</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Act as a lead developer for our dbt project.</li> <li>Build performant, modular, and well-tested models that turn data into a reliable "Source of Truth."</li> <li>Apply software engineering rigor to the data stack: version control (Git), documentation, unit testing, and CI/CD.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Cross-Functional Automation & Intelligence</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Partner with business leads across the company to identify manual processes that can be streamlined through data automation.</li> <li>Bridge the gap between the warehouse and the business by "closing the loop"—ensuring data isn't just sitting in a dashboard but is actively driving operational tools and decision-making.</li> <li><strong>AI Integration:</strong> Leverage AI tools and LLMs to accelerate development cycles, automate documentation, and explore new ways to enhance data quality.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Act as a consultant to business leads. Don't just "take tickets"—understand the underlying business logic and propose better ways to structure data.</li> <li>Translate loosely defined business requirements into robust, automated technical solutions.</li> <li>Data Quality Advocacy: Work closely with stakeholders to define data quality standards and establish feedback loops that ensure data captured in upstream systems is accurate, complete, and fit for purpose.</li> </ul> <p>What are we looking for</p> <p>Essential Skills and Experience</p> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in a high-growth data environment (Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or Technical Data Analyst).</li> <li>Modern Data Stack Specialist: Deep, practical knowledge of dbt and cloud warehouses (we use BigQuery, but the experience is very transferrable).</li> <li>Expert-level SQL: You write complex, clean, and performant queries.</li> <li>Python Literacy: Not a software developer, but you must be comfortable reading code, writing scripts for data manipulation, and handling API.</li> <li>AI Comfort: You are an "AI-first" builder who is comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, LLMs) to write code faster, debug, and stay ahead of the curve.</li> <li>Ownership Mindset: You are comfortable working independently, managing your own roadmap, and taking accountability for the entire warehouse architecture.</li> <li>Exceptional Communication: You can walk into a room with a non-technical team, understand their pain points, and explain your technical solution in plain English.</li> </ul> <p>Desired Skills and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Workflow Automation: Experience with tools like n8n, Zapier, or similar automation platforms.</li> <li>BI/Semantic Platforms: Experience with Looker, Thoughtspot, or similar.</li> <li>Industry Context: Experience in Payments, FinTech, Banking, or Cryptocurrency.</li> <li>Reverse ETL: Familiarity with moving data from the warehouse back into SaaS tools.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h1>So, what’s in it for you?       </h1> <p>Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team. </p> <p>The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.  </p> <p>At BCB, you don’t just work for your manager; they work for you too. We believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together. We focus on driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.       </p> <ul> <li>The chance to operate at the forefront of our…