Analytics Engineer

Team: Data Infrastructure & Analytics

Reporting to: VP of Data Infrastructure & Analytics

Location: Berlin

About Volt:

Volt is revolutionising how people pay online, globally. Our technology frees consumers from cards by letting them ‘Pay by Bank’. It’s effortless. It’s lightning fast. It’s the future. For businesses everywhere, it’s transformative.

We’re already trusted by leading brands around the world, but the real-time revolution is only just beginning. Having raised $83.5m, we’re accelerating our mission of delivering real-time payments, everywhere. And that’s where you come in.

We need world-class talent to create a world where consumers pay, and businesses get paid, instantly. With headquarters in London and offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Kraków and Warsaw – and an all-star team already in place – we’re sure you’ll fit right in.

About the role:

As an Analytics Engineer, you will be one of the driving forces behind designing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports data analysis and reporting within our organization. Your expertise in statistical methods, data analysis best practices, and data visualization will enable you to translate complex data insights into easily understandable information for non-technical stakeholders. You will play a key role in designing data models and architectures, developing insightful reports and visualizations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights and recommendations. Your meticulous attention to data accuracy and integrity, combined with your commitment to staying current with the latest data technologies and best practices, will be instrumental in optimizing our data analysis processes and delivering valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making.

What the role involves:

• Data Model and Architecture Design:
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to design and implement data models and architectures that support analytics and reporting.
• Ensure data structures are optimized for efficient data analysis and storage.
• Reporting and Visualization Development:
• Develop and maintain insightful reports, interactive dashboards, and data visualizations that effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders.
• Employ data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present complex data in a clear and intuitive manner.
• Data-Driven Decision Support:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data insights and recommendations.
• Provide analytical support and expertise to stakeholders, empowering evidence-based decision-making.
• Data Validation and Cleaning:
• Implement data validation and cleaning processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Identify and address data quality issues to improve the reliability of analytical outputs.
• Technology and Best Practices:
• Stay up-to-date with the latest data technologies, statistical methods, and data analysis best practices.
• Continuously improve data analysis processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

About you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Analyst, or a similar role involving data modeling and reporting.
• Strong background in statistics, data analysis, and data visualization.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R or Python for data analysis and modeling.
• Solid understanding of SQL and database technologies for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create insightful reports and dashboards.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to handle complex data challenges.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and committed to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What happens next?

• Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview with our People & Culture representative. The video meeting will take about 30 minutes,
• Then it’s time for a second, behavioral interview! The meeting will be conducted by our Analytics Engineer and VP of Data Infrastructure & Analytics and will last 45 minutes,
• As a next stage, you will take part in a 45-minute technical interview conducted by our VP of Data Infrastructure & Analytics,
• Our SVP of Operations would also like to chat with you :) You can expect the meeting to last approximately 30 minutes,
• If successful, you will be given a job offer proposal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 💰
• Flexible hours and hybrid working 🏡
• Enhanced Parental Leave 👪
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off 🥳
• Digital Detox: once every two months on Friday we close down all comms at Volt. The whole business is officially ordered to take the day off!🧘🏻‍♀️
• Brand new macbook pro💻

At Volt, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

We believe in hiring for cultural add, embracing difference and fostering a safe space where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Our mission is to transform the payments industry and this is only possible through the power of our diverse and talented team.

Join us in making real-time payments accessible for all.