Analytics Engineer

Project overview

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Analytics Engineer to take ownership of a modern data platform that sits at the heart of a fast-growing ecommerce business.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys operating as a true data SME. You'll be responsible for both the analytics function and the underlying data platform, supporting everything from executive reporting and commercial insights through to operational processes that directly impact supplier ordering and fulfilment.

This is not a role for someone who wants to sit within a large data team. We're looking for a self-starter who can work independently, influence stakeholders and drive improvements across the business.

The Environment

The entire business runs through the data stack, making this a highly visible and business-critical position.

What You'll Be Doing

Own the Data Platform

Own the Analytics Layer

Drive AI Adoption

Stakeholder Engagement

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, including:

Success in this role requires someone who can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, challenge constructively and prioritise work based on business impact.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Highly Desirable

Ideal Candidate

You'll likely be someone who:

Contract Details

If you're looking for a role where you can combine analytics, engineering, stakeholder engagement and strategic influence while owning an entire data function, we'd love to hear from you.

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To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

• Snowflake
• Python
• SQL
• dbt
• Airflow
• Sigma
• GitHub
• Reverse ETL
• Medallion Architecture
• Batch Processing
• Manage and improve data ingestion processes
• Own dbt models, testing and documentation
• Maintain and optimise Airflow pipelines
• Manage Snowflake performance, governance and cost optimisation
• Support reverse ETL processes that feed operational supplier systems
• Ensure reliability across business-critical data workflows
• Improve reporting and self-service analytics capabilities
• Build and optimise dashboards and KPI reporting
• Deliver executive and board-level reporting
• Support commercial, operational and marketing decision-making
• Evaluate and influence future BI tooling and reporting strategy
• Reduce manual and ad-hoc reporting processes
• Introduce AI-enabled analytics solutions
• Drive self-service access to data and insights
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive business processes
• CEO & Leadership Team
• Finance
• Operations
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Strong experience with Snowflake
• Excellent SQL and Python skills
• Hands-on experience with dbt and Airflow
• Experience owning data platforms end-to-end
• Strong understanding of modern analytics engineering practices
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience delivering business-facing analytics and reporting
• Experience within ecommerce, retail or supply chain environments
• Previous experience working in SMEs, startups or scale-ups
• Experience acting as a Data Lead, Analytics Engineer or sole data owner
• Exposure to reverse ETL architectures
• Experience implementing AI or automation solutions within data workflows
• Enjoys wearing multiple hats
• Thrives in fast-moving environments
• Can operate with minimal supervision
• Balances technical delivery with business impact
• Is comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Can translate business problems into data solutions
• Initial 6-month contract
• Fully remote
• Competitive day rate dependent on experience
• Immediate interview process
• Quick start preferred

Project details

• Start: ASAP
• Remote: remote
• Location: England, United Kingdom, GB
• Rate: 63-63 EUR/h