{"id":14024,"date":"2026-09-02T15:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/career-listings\/job-1630\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:55:52","slug":"job-1630","status":"publish","type":"career-listings","link":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/career-listings\/job-1630\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Lead &#8211; Data Analytics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>About Gapstars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe&#8217;s most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern solutions. Our teams work across domains, from networking, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI to embedded finance and accounting, delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>About the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re seeking an autonomous Analytics Engineer to own our data architecture. Dedicating up to 80% of your time to robust data modeling, you&#8217;ll leverage Snowflake, dbt, and Tableau to translate complex business needs into scalable solutions. You must possess expert SQL skills and clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Core Data Modeling (70-80%):<\/strong> Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data models within Snowflake using dbt to support complex business logic and reporting needs.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Pipeline &#038; Extraction Management:<\/strong> Oversee the extract layer, utilizing Fivetran and custom Python taps to ingest data from various sources.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Data Visualization:<\/strong> Build and optimize dashboards and reporting layers in Tableau, ensuring end-users have access to clean, reliable data.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration:<\/strong> Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, consistently communicating data concepts clearly to non-technical teams.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>End-to-End Ownership:<\/strong> Take full responsibility for your data products\u2014from ingestion to visualization\u2014ensuring data quality and pipeline reliability.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Data Warehousing Expertise:<\/strong> A deep understanding of data warehousing strategies, dimensional modeling, and best practices for structuring data.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Advanced SQL &#038; dbt:<\/strong> Exceptional SQL skills with proven, hands-on experience using dbt (or comparable tools) for clean, modular, and version-controlled data transformations.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cloud Data Platforms:<\/strong> Strong working knowledge of Snowflake or similar modern cloud data warehouses.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Exceptional Communication:<\/strong> The ability to distill complex technical architecture concepts into plain language for business stakeholders.<\/p>\n<li><strong>High Ownership &#038; Autonomy:<\/strong> An independent learner who takes immense pride in their work, can troubleshoot complex issues, and knows exactly when to ask for help.<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nice to have skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Python Proficiency:<\/strong> Experience writing and maintaining custom Python taps or scripts for data extraction.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>E-commerce Expertise:<\/strong> Previous experience modeling data for e-commerce, including user journeys, order attribution, and inventory metrics.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fivetran Experience:<\/strong> Familiarity with configuring and managing Fivetran connectors.<\/p>\n<p>\t\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Perks &#038; Benefits<\/strong><br \/>We believe taking care of our people is non-negotiable. Here&#8217;s what being a Star means:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Wellbeing first:\u00a0<\/strong>Comprehensive health cover, surgical &#038; hospitalization benefits, and access to therapy &#038; counseling services<\/em>\n<li><em><strong>Work-life essentials:\u00a0<\/strong>24h continuous internet and power facility, shuttle service, and a gym membership to keep you moving<\/em>\n<li><em><strong>Everyday comforts:\u00a0<\/strong>Unlimited tea &#038; coffee facilities along with snacks &#038; drinks.<\/em>\n<li><em><strong>Growth, always:<\/strong>\u00a0Personal Development Plans through Gapstars Academy, cross-functional learning via StarTalks, and opportunities for overseas travel and training<\/em>\n<li><em><strong>Life&#8217;s milestones, celebrated:<\/strong>\u00a0Birthday vouchers, wedding and childbirth gifts, anniversary treats, and more, because we celebrate our Stars at every stage<\/em>\n<li><em><strong>Community &#038; culture:<\/strong>\u00a0Sports clubs, company events, tournaments, and parties that make Gapstars feel like home<\/em><\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Gapstars is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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