Senior Analytics Engineer
About The Position
Valon is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to own client reporting data models and pipelines. The role manages the data-model layer that transforms raw data into reliable, structured, and performant assets for reporting, analysis, and AI initiatives. It combines analytics and data engineering, with an emphasis on producing auditable, production-grade data that is accessible across the organization and to clients. The position owns client reporting, standardizes data modeling practices, manages analytical workflow orchestration, and provides hands-on analytical support for high-stakes operational functions, including reporting and performance management. The role uses BigQuery, dbt, and Airflow and partners with internal teams and external clients.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of combined experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a highly technical data analytics role.
- Expertise in SQL.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Proven experience with modern data stack tools such as dbt and Airflow.
- Ability to communicate effectively with external clients, synthesize requests, set realistic timelines, manage expectations, and push back when necessary.
- Deep understanding of data architecture patterns, such as medallion architecture.
- Experience implementing data quality frameworks, observability tools, or data contracts at scale.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Hex, Looker, or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Strong product mindset focused on the usability, reliability, and developer experience of data systems.
- Ability to solve complex problems independently and build repeatable processes for novel situations.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a similar field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a technology company or financial institution.
- Experience at a Series B–E startup.
Responsibilities
- Scope and develop new client reports, and maintain and enhance existing reporting pipelines.
- Collaborate with external clients and the internal client success team to manage and triage inbound requests.
- Partner with Valon Technologies' data team to improve the infrastructure underlying client reporting.
- Design, build, and maintain production-grade data models and analytical layers using BigQuery, dbt, and Airflow.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to define and implement data contracts and observability frameworks that support data quality and auditability in a regulated environment.
- Write complex SQL queries, build dashboards using tools such as Hex or Looker, and conduct ad hoc analysis.
- Provide operational leaders with root-cause insights into business performance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-wide orientation and other learning and development opportunities.
- Regular review cycles featuring 360-degree feedback.
- 17 days of paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
- 12 weeks of fully paid baby-bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
