Google Cloud Looker Developer

We are seeking a talented and passionate Google Cloud Looker Developer to join our growing data team. You will play a crucial role in empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization by designing, building, and maintaining insightful and interactive dashboards and reports using Looker. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into effective data visualizations, and ensure the performance and scalability of our Looker environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain LookML:

  Create and maintain robust, well-documented LookML models to support diverse business requirements.

• Design & Build Dashboards:

  Design, build, and deploy interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports in Looker that effectively communicate key insights.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders:

  Partner with business users and analysts to gather requirements, understand their needs, and translate them into technical specifications.

• Optimize Performance:

  Optimize Looker performance, including LookML models and data models, for scalability, efficiency, and a great user experience.

• Data Visualization Best Practices:

  Implement data visualization best practices to ensure clear and effective communication of data insights.

• Define & Track Metrics:

  Work with stakeholders to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and build visualizations to monitor them.

• Troubleshoot & Resolve:

  Diagnose and resolve Looker-related issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of the platform.

• Stay Current:

  Stay up-to-date with the latest Looker and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) features, best practices, and advancements.

Qualifications

Must-Haves (Absolutely Required):

• LookML Expertise:

  Strong proficiency in LookML development, including explores, views, dimensions, measures, and derived tables. Must be able to write clean, efficient, and reusable LookML. Having a Looker certification is a plus.

• Advanced SQL:

  Excellent SQL skills for data querying, manipulation, and analysis. Must be comfortable with complex queries and data transformations.

• Data Warehousing Knowledge:

  In-depth understanding of data warehousing concepts (star schemas, snowflake schemas, etc.) and data modeling techniques.

• Data Visualization Skills:

  Proven experience creating clear, insightful, and user-friendly data visualizations. Experience with Looker's visualization options is essential.

• Requirements Gathering:

  Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, working effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Communication & Collaboration:

  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work on challenging and impactful projects
• A collaborative and supportive work environment