Data Analyst II

Booking.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Booking.com is seeking a senior Data Analyst to own end-to-end data delivery, translating business needs into scalable data pipelines and insights. You will work across the Global Accounting and Payments Analytics teams, ensuring data quality and producing reliable financial analytics to guide decision-making.

The role emphasizes building robust data infrastructure, collaborating with both senior and junior analysts, and driving continuous improvements in data models and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years in data analytics, insight generation, data visualization.
• Experience delivering end-to-end big data analytics projects.
• Advanced SQL, PySpark, Python for large-scale pipelines.
• Experience with financial metrics and payments data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data solutions.
• Lead data quality initiatives, including root-cause analysis and data reconciliations.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of new data technologies for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with analysts to deliver robust, long-term data solutions.
• Document data lineage and processes; share knowledge across teams.
• Develop expertise in operational, tactical, and strategic aspects of the department.

Skills

SQL

PySpark

Python

Data viz

Stakeholder mgmt

Big data

Education

Master's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Data Studio

Mixpanel

Job description

About Booking.com

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

About Booking.com

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

With over 1.6 million room nights booked every day, accommodation represents the largest share of our business to date. Our mission is to deliver the best customer experience and the most varied selection of properties.

At Booking.com we combine the best traits of a start-up with the resources of planet Earth’s #1 accommodation website. We are working towards creating the ultimate travel experience, building and improving great products for both travelers and the accommodation partners.

About The Role

Data Analysts at this level are end-to-end owners of how data is leveraged to solve complex business problems within and beyond their immediate area. You will autonomously consult with a broad range of stakeholders—translating ambiguous business needs into technical solutions, setting success metrics, and shaping the way forward through actionable data insights and clear communication.

In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and tables, ensuring alignment with established data models and best practices. You will drive the translation of business requirements into scalable, production-ready code, with a particular focus on payment cost analysis and financial data. You will lead data quality initiatives, proactively refine and validate tables, and collaborate with both senior and junior analysts to deliver reliable, long-term data solutions. You will also be responsible for documenting data lineage and technical processes, and for sharing knowledge and best practices across the team and wider analytics community. Your technical and analytical expertise will directly drive continuous improvements in our data infrastructure, ensuring high standards of data quality, scalability, and reliability.

About The Team

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Global Accounting department and Payments Accounting Data Analytics Team. As a member of this team the individual will be responsible for generating data driven analysis, reporting, running root cause analysis and data reconciliations to support business stakeholders.

B.Responsible

• Proactively translates business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Leads data quality initiatives, including root cause analysis, data reconciliation, and systematic validation of key reports, metrics, and workflows.
• Communicates results and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing business decisions at the team and department level.
• Drives adoption of new technologies and approaches, continuously improving data infrastructure for scalability, reproducibility, and long-term reliability.
• Actively participates in and leads analytics team activities (standups, planning, retrospectives), and contributes to the broader analytics community through knowledge sharing and recruitment.
• Maintains a deep understanding of the big data ecosystem, and proactively connects with peers across teams and crafts to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develops significant expertise in the operational, tactical, and strategic workings of the department, with a focus on identifying and executing on business and technical opportunities.

B.Skilled

• Educational background in Quantitative field - Preferably a Master's degree
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, insight generation, and data visualization, with a proven track record of delivering end-to-end big data analytics projects in an industry setting.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Must have advanced expertise in SQL, PySpark, and Python, with experience designing and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and transformations.
• Strong familiarity with big data platforms, version control, and modern data engineering best practices.
• Experience with financial metrics and payments data is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to understand details while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
• Knowledge and experience using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g: tableau,
• data studio, powerbi, mixpanel, etc)

This role is NOT eligible for relocation assistance

Total Reward Philosophy:

The benefits and perks offered by the company can be found here.

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

Read all about Inclusion and the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Booking.com here

Career Development Opportunities:

Learn more about Your Career Journey here.

Become a Mentee and benefit from a mentoring relationship with a more experienced person to help you identify and achieve your professional and personal development goals.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.