Senior BI Developer - Looker/ GCP

Sentinel; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global technology company is seeking a BI Developer to join their Marketing Analytics team in London. This hands-on role focuses on developing user-facing BI solutions in Looker, mentoring junior developers, and driving data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive Looker experience and strong SQL skills, contributing to seamless customer experiences across a vast European market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a BI Developer/Analytics Engineer specializing in Looker.
• Strong SQL proficiency with cloud data warehouses.
• Proven background in marketing data and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Looker dashboards and reports.
• Mentor and guide a junior LookML developer.
• Collaborate with marketing analysts to translate business needs into BI solutions.

Skills

Looker

SQL

Data warehousing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Looker or GCP certifications

Tools

BigQuery

Git

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Flexible within the UK Contract Duration: 12 Months Fixed-Term Anticipated End Date: December 2025 Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of aprominent global technology company, a leader in providing advanced IT and digital transformation solutions worldwide. This organisation, part of a larger global technology group, is renowned for its innovation in areas like cloud computing, analytics, enterprise mobility, and cybersecurity.

You'll be joining theirMarketing Analytics team, a growing function at the forefront of integrating data across diverse digital channels. This team is key to delivering seamless customer experiences across a vast European market, driving insights that directly impact strategic marketing decisions.

You'll lead the development of user-facing BI solutions primarily within Looker, translating complex marketing data into actionable insights. A key part of your role will be mentoring a junior LookML developer. Thisis a hands-on role focused on empowering data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Looker dashboards, reports, and explorations.
• Develop, optimise, and govern complex LookML models.
• Mentor and guide a junior LookML developer.
• Collaborate with marketing analysts to translate business needs into BI solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in Looker, working with data engineering.
• Implement Looker governance, including version control and access management.
• Optimise Looker performance and provide user training.
• Contribute to BI development standards and stay updated on Looker/GCP trends.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience as a BI Developer/Analytics Engineer, specialising in Looker (dashboarding, advanced LookML).
• Strong SQL proficiency with cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and modelling.
• Proven background in marketing data and analytics (e.g., campaign performance, web analytics).
• Experience translating business requirements into data visualisations.
• Familiarity with GCP data services.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git).
• Relevant Looker or GCP certifications are advantageous.

Your application with Sentinel

Sentinel is an award-winning technology recruitment and consulting company with offices in the UK, Czech Republic, and Switzerland. We work with global brands, ambitious start-ups, and leading recruitment outsourcers, ensuring access to exceptional talent through permanent, contingent labour, and statement of work services.

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