Senior Data Visualization Engineer - Interactive Insights

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, turning complex global trade datasets into intuitive visual experiences.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end visual narratives across interactive and static formats, using SQL, Python and modern web technologies, while mentoring peers to raise data storytelling standards across the business.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in data journalism, information design or similar field.
• Ability to query, interrogate and validate complex datasets (SQL/Python).
• Strong portfolio with data storytelling across projects.

Responsibilities

• Discover and pitch data-driven narratives across datasets.
• Deliver end-to-end visual stories in interactive/static/animated formats.
• Validate and query complex datasets and defend insights with accuracy.
• Prototype interactive tools using modern web tech and AI-assisted workflows.
• Drive cross-functional alignment from hypothesis to publication.
• Elevate visualization standards and mentor peers.

Skills

Data storytelling

Editorial judgement

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio

Visualization

Education

MSc in Locational Analytics / related field

Tools

SQL

Python

GIS

JavaScript/TypeScript

AI-assisted workflows

Job description

Kpler is seeking a Senior Data Visualisation Engineer to sit at the intersection of data engineering, product design and editorial storytelling, turning complex global trade datasets into intuitive visual experiences.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end visual narratives across interactive and static formats, using SQL, Python and modern web technologies, while mentoring peers to raise data storytelling standards across the business.