Analytics Engineer

Compare the Market; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Compare the Market is seeking an Analytics Engineer to solve complex data problems and enhance a self-serve analytics platform. The role involves developing scalable DBT models, building BI reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, experience with data modelling, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. This hybrid position can be based in London or Peterborough, with a focus on making impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills and experience with DBT or similar frameworks.
• Experience building analytics-ready data models and reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable DBT models and analytics workflows.
• Build and support BI reporting and dashboards using visualisation tools.
• Contribute to the design and optimisation of analytics-ready data models.

Skills

SQL skills

DBT

Data modelling principles

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Tools

Databricks

Git

Job description

Analytics Engineer

Function: Data

Location: Hybrid, London or Peterborough office

Curious about what’s next? So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.

At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.

We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.

Join our journey

We’re looking for an Analytics Engineer who wants to grow their individual contributor career by solving complex data problems and contributing to the foundations of a modern, self-serve analytics platform.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, building reusable and scalable data models, and making data more accessible across the business. You will also take on cross-domain technical ownership and contribute to technical strategy and standards across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable DBT models, transformation pipelines, and analytics workflows.
• Build and support BI reporting and dashboards using modern visualisation tools.
• Partner with analysts, product teams, and engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into robust data solutions.
• Contribute to the design and optimisation of analytics-ready data models with a focus on usability, performance, and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain data quality checks, testing and documentation to improve trust in analytics outputs.
• Support operational excellence across the analytics stack through automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and team-wide engineering practices.
• Contribute to analytics engineering standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Support platform initiatives including migrations, model refactoring, governance improvements, and technical debt reduction.
• Collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills and experience working with DBT or similar transformation frameworks.
• Experience building analytics-ready data models and reporting solutions.
• Understanding of data modelling principles, testing, and query optimisation.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices such as Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and grow in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Databricks, Spark, or Airflow.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Experience supporting data platform migrations or modernisation initiatives.
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, or data reliability practices.