The Role
Develop and maintain enterprise BI solutions using Looker and LookML. Build semantic models, dashboards, reports, and governed data layers; optimize SQL and Looker performance; integrate cloud data warehouses; implement security and access controls; validate data quality; troubleshoot reporting issues; and collaborate with engineers, analysts, stakeholders, and product teams on scalable analytics solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Looker Developer
Technical Knowledge:
Role Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Skills:
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Looker, LookML, Google BigQuery, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Looker Studio, ETL/ELT Concepts, Data Visualization, Dashboard Development, Data Governance, Data Security, Performance Optimization, Git, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Dimensional Modeling, Snowflake, Redshift, PostgreSQL
We are seeking an experienced Looker Developer with 5+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-scale Business Intelligence and analytics solutions using Looker. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in LookML development, data modeling, SQL optimization, and dashboard creation. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and product teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-friendly reporting solutions that drive data-driven decision-making. The role requires a deep understanding of modern data warehousing concepts, BI best practices, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable BI solutions using Looker and LookML.
- Create and manage LookML models, views, explores, dimensions, measures, and derived tables to support business reporting requirements.
- Develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights to business users.
- Collaborate with data engineers and architects to define data models and ensure data consistency across reporting environments.
- Optimize Looker performance through efficient SQL queries, aggregate awareness, caching strategies, and data model tuning.
- Work with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Build reusable semantic layers and governed data models that promote self-service analytics across the organization.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across dashboards and reports.
- Implement row-level security, user access controls, and governance policies within Looker.
- Integrate Looker with cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, and PostgreSQL.
- Support data validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for reporting and dashboard issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities and improve reporting processes.
- Participate in code reviews, deployment processes, and version control management using Git.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for LookML models, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
- Stay updated with new Looker features, BI technologies, and industry best practices.
- 5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, or Data Visualization development with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in Looker.
- Strong expertise in LookML development, including views, explores, derived tables, parameters, and model configurations.
- Advanced SQL skills with experience in query optimization and performance tuning.
- Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, star schema, and snowflake schema design.
- Experience working with cloud-based data warehouses such as Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or PostgreSQL.
- Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data integration concepts.
- Experience implementing data governance, security, and access control policies within BI environments.
- Familiarity with Git-based version control and CI/CD deployment practices.
- Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery ecosystem.
- Familiarity with Looker Studio and other BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Knowledge of embedded analytics, Looker APIs, and custom application integrations.
- Experience building data quality validation frameworks and monitoring dashboards.
- Understanding of data governance, metadata management, and analytics best practices.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development environments.
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise reporting and self-service analytics platforms.
- Relevant certifications in Looker, Google Cloud, Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence technologies.
Information Security & ISO 27001 Compliance
Security is at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will be strictly required to uphold our Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies in alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Responsibilities include safeguarding sensitive asset data, completing mandatory security awareness training, reporting potential security incidents or vulnerabilities immediately, and ensuring that daily operations comply with our rigorous data protection protocols.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data visualization development
- At least 3 years of hands-on Looker experience
- Strong LookML development skills, including views, explores, derived tables, parameters, and model configurations
- Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and performance tuning
- Knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional modeling, star schemas, and snowflake schemas
- Experience with cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and data integration
- Experience implementing data governance, security, and access controls in BI environments
- Familiarity with Git-based version control and CI/CD deployment practices
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable BI solutions
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, data analytics, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery
- Familiarity with Looker Studio, Power BI, or Tableau
- Knowledge of embedded analytics, Looker APIs, and custom application integrations
- Experience building data quality validation frameworks and monitoring dashboards
- Understanding of metadata management and analytics best practices
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Relevant Looker, Google Cloud, data analytics, or business intelligence certifications
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
DataBeat helps enterprises and publishers navigate data analytics and ad technology through advanced analytics, programmatic advertising, and ad-operations support. Its capabilities include big-data engineering, data visualization, and yield optimization, helping clients turn data into actionable, ROI-boosting insights and improve advertising performance. The Princeton-based company provides media, advertising, and analytics solutions across complex, data-driven digital ecosystems for business customers and enterprise teams worldwide.
