Senior Analytics Engineer

The role

You will lead the architecture and evolution of complex data models and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines. You will also own the BI layer and collaborate with data science teams to drive company-wide data strategies.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of complex data models
• Develop and optimize sophisticated ETL/ELT pipelines
• Own and enhance the BI layer via Looker and LookML
• Provide technical leadership in collaboration with data science teams
• Champion engineering best practices including version control and CI/CD
• Drive initiatives for data reliability, cleanliness, and documentation
• Influence company-wide data strategies for product growth and experimentation

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or related fields
• Expert proficiency in SQL and Python
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing data models
• Deep understanding of advanced data governance frameworks
• Knowledge of modeling best practices
• Implementation of scalable self-service analytics platforms
• Technical skills, business acumen, and communication skills to influence stakeholders
• Proven track record in delivering proactive, innovative solutions for business impact
• Strategic mindset, high creativity, and an initiative-driven approach
• Fluency in English (C1 level or above)

Nice to have

• Experience leading and scaling data infrastructure within rapidly growing startups
• Advanced hands-on expertise with DBT, Looker, or Airflow
• Proven experience in defining and standardizing event taxonomies and KPIs within medium-to-large organizations
• Strong experience in AWS or Google Cloud data ecosystems

Benefits

• Open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture
• Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com
• Learning & Development budget and time off for self-development
• Competitive financial package with equity
• Leave allowance
• Health insurance
• Relocation package to join the Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain

About the company

Preply is a category-defining Ed-Tech company that helps people discover tutors and craft personalized learning journeys. They have reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D.