OUR MISSIONTo become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly 3bn worth of cars bought on site, while 1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.And we’re a long way from done!THE ROLEWe’re looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer / BI Analyst to bridge the gap between data engineering and business insight. You’ll take ownership of transforming raw data into trusted, well modelled datasets and deliver impactful reporting that drives decision making across the business. This role combines strong technical data modelling skills with stakeholder-facing analytics and BI development.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGDesign, build, and maintain scalable data models using dbt on Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery)Create and maintain dashboards and explores in Looker, enabling self-serve analyticsTranslate business requirements into clear data models, metrics, and visualisationsDefine and maintain core business metrics and data definitions in partnership with stakeholders and the wider analytics teamImplement data quality checks, testing, and documentation within dbtPartner with stakeholders across all parts of the business including commercial, product, marketing, finance, and operationsOptimise query performance and manage cost efficiency in BigQueryMentor junior analysts and promote best practices in analytics engineering across the wider analytics teamWHAT YOU'LL NEEDPrevious experience in analytics engineering, BI or data analytics rolesStrong SQL skills (expert level, performance tuning experience preferred)Experience working with modern cloud data platforms and distributed data warehouses (e.g. BigQuery, Snowflake)Proven experience with dbt (modelling, testing, documentation)Experience building dashboards in Looker (LookML is a strong plus)Solid understanding of data modelling concepts (star schema, dimensional modelling)Experience working with large-scale datasetsStrong communication skills with the ability to work with non-technical stakeholdersNICE TO HAVEHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQueryExperience with orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow)Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworksExposure to reverse ETL tools (e.g. Hightouch)Familiarity with AI coding assistants and a habit of integrating them into day-to-day analytics workflowsSUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKEClean, well-documented, and trusted data models used across the companyHigh adoption of Looker dashboards and self-serve analyticsReduced time-to-insight for stakeholders with the use of AI tooling to accelerate deliveryClear, consistent definitions of key business metricsImproved data reliability and fewer reporting discrepanciesWHAT YOU'LL OWNThe transformation layer (dbt) and semantic layer (Looker)Core business metrics and reporting definitionsData quality and testing frameworksBI best practices and documentation standardsWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUHybrid working Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to BaliMatched pension contributions for a peaceful retirementShare options - when we thrive, so do you!Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchersLife Assurance for (even more) peace of mindMonthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partnerEnhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays 28 days annual leave1 day for your wedding1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work!For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per yearFor your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual leave per year Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year Work from abroad for a monthInclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policiesBubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little onesThe latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talentsUp to 500/550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking aboutGenerous learning and development budget to help you master your craftRegular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us forRefer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite moneyDiversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.LocationLondonEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentTechnology
Senior BI Analytics Engineer employer: carwow
At Carwow, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Winnersh office provides a supportive environment with hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including enhanced holiday packages and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
