Senior Creative Technologist

Kpler; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler is seeking a Senior Data Visualisation Engineer to sit at the intersection of data engineering, product design, and editorial storytelling to unlock actionable insights from global trade, commodity, and maritime datasets. You will transform intricate data streams into intuitive, beautiful interactive experiences and visual narratives.

Operating with high autonomy, you will push the boundaries of visual communication and empower market participants worldwide to extract immediate strategic

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in data journalism, information design, visual storytelling, or related quantitative field.
• Ability to independently query, interrogate, and validate complex datasets with SQL, Python, or similar tools.
• Strong spatial analysis skills and proficiency with GIS technologies.
• Proficiency with modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript) and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Exceptional visual communication and a portfolio demonstrating editorial judgement and narrative structure.

Responsibilities

• Discover and pitch data-driven narratives from commodity, maritime, and geopolitical datasets.
• Deliver end-to-end visual stories across interactive, static, and animated formats.
• Query, validate, and defend published insights using SQL and Python.
• Prototype cutting-edge interactive tools with JavaScript/TypeScript and AI-assisted workflows.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with product managers, data engineers, and designers.
• Elevate visualization standards and mentor peers to improve data storytelling across the team.

Skills

SQL

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

GIS

Data visualization

Editorial storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MSc in Locational Analytics, Design, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GIS Software

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Senior Creative Technologist

At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.

Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Visualisation Engineer, you will sit at the dynamic intersection of data engineering, product design, and editorial storytelling to unlock actionable insights from complex global trade, commodity, and maritime datasets. Operating with high autonomy, you will push the boundaries of visual communication, transforming intricate data streams into intuitive, beautiful interactive experiences and visual narratives. In this role, your work will directly empower market participants worldwide to extract immediate, strategic value from Kpler’s industry-leading intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Discover and pitch data-driven narratives: Proactively interrogate complex commodity, maritime, and geopolitical datasets to uncover compelling, commercially relevant stories without waiting for explicit briefs.
• Deliver end-to-end visual stories: Translate intricate quantitative findings into clear, engaging visual narratives across interactive, static, and animated formats.
• Validate and query complex Independently analyze, manipulate, and validate multi-layered datasets using SQL and Python, standing behind published analysis with complete accuracy.
• Prototype cutting-edge interactive tools: Build modern interactive data experiences using contemporary web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript) and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Drive cross-functional alignment: Collaborate closely with product managers, data engineers, market analysts, and product designers from initial hypothesis through final publication.
• Elevate organizational visualization standards: Establish best practices, refine workflows, and mentor peers across the business to raise the bar for data storytelling across Kpler.

Experience & Background

• 7–10 years of experience in data journalism, information design, visual storytelling, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Proven ability to independently query, interrogate, and validate complex datasets (using SQL, Python, or similar tools) and defend published insights confidently.
• Strong spatial analysis skills and proficiency with GIS technologies to analyse location-based data and spatial relationships.
• Technical proficiency with modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript and contemporary front-end frameworks) alongside an enthusiasm for AI-assisted development workflows.
• Exceptional visual communication skills and a strong portfolio demonstrating clear editorial judgement and narrative structure across data-driven projects.

Nice-to-haves:

• Degree/MSc in Locational Analytics, Design, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Existing interest in or familiarity with global commodities, energy markets, trading, or maritime transportation.
• Strong desire to experiment with AI tools and continuously iterate on novel design and engineering workflows

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen

We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We buildtogether

We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help

We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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