Staff Software Engineer | Looker Developer

Equinix, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Looker Developer to join our Business Intelligence team. You will design LookML models, build scalable dashboards, and collaborate with data engineers to empower analytics for decision-makers at all levels.

The role requires deep Looker expertise, strong SQL for cloud data warehouses, and a passion for data quality and self-service analytics. You will contribute to governance, enablement, and embedding Looker content across the organization.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Looker platform and LookML.
• Strong SQL skills for cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Experience with data modelling and ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain LookML models, views and PDTs.
• Collaborate with data teams to maintain semantic models and governed metrics.
• Create interactive Looker dashboards and scheduled reports.
• Ensure data governance and single source of truth.

Skills

LookML

SQL

Data modelling

Dashboard design

Git

APIs & Embedding

Python/JS

Tools

Looker

BigQuery

Snowflake

Redshift

Databricks

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company® shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Looker Developer with deep expertise in both semantic modelling and dashboard development to join our Business Intelligence team. This role sits at the intersection of two critical disciplines — building the trusted data foundation that powers analytics, and crafting the visual experiences that bring that data to life for decision-makers at every level of the organisation.

Responsibilities

LookML Development

• Design, develop, and maintain LookML models, views, explores, dimensions, measures, and derived tables
• Build reusable, modular LookML components following best practices for scalability and maintainability
• Create and manage derived tables (PDTs and NDTs) to support complex analytical requirements
• Implement row-level access controls and user attribute-based data governance within Looker
• Refactor and optimise existing LookML code to improve performance and reduce technical debt
• Maintain version control of LookML projects using Git and support deployment across environments

Data Modelling & Integration

• Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and maintain semantic layer models aligned with the data warehouse
• Enable self-service analytics by defining governed metrics, creating reusable data models, and providing user enablement support.
• Write optimised SQL for custom dimensions, measures, and native derived tables within LookML
• Connect and integrate Looker with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks, Data plex
• Ensure data consistency and accuracy across Looker models by enforcing single source of truth principles

Dashboard & Report Development

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive and user-friendly Looker dashboards and reports for various stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into clear, intuitive visualisations and self-service reporting solutions
• Support the creation of scheduled reports, alerts, and data deliveries via Looker's embedded features.Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization or enhancement of existing processes

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in the Looker platform, Strong proficiency in LookML including views, explores, joins, derived tables, and templated filters
• Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly dashboards
• Solid understanding of relational database design, data modelling principles, and ETL/ELT processes
• Advanced SQL skills across one or more cloud data warehouses (BigQuery).Understanding of dimensional modelling, star/snowflake schemas, and semantic layer design.Hands-on experience with GCP
• Proficient in version control workflows for LookML project management.APIs & Embedding
• Familiarity with the Looker API and embedded analytics use cases.Strong data visualisation principles with a focus on clarity and self-service usability
• Knowledge of at least one programming language used for API interactions (e.g.,Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with other BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This posting is a new position within our organization.