Senior Analytics Engineer
Summary
Design data models and semantic models using SQL and dbt to create trusted datasets and interactive dashboards. Collaborate with clients to deliver modern analytics solutions on cloud platforms.
Do you enjoy transforming raw data into trusted, reusable, and business-ready insights? Are you passionate about building the analytics layer that connects modern data platforms with business intelligence? Do you thrive working with modern cloud platforms, semantic models, and visualization tools to enable data-driven decision-making? Then don't hesitate to apply for a challenging future in analytics.
what you’ll do.
- Collaborate with clients to design and deliver modern analytics solutions, from business requirements to interactive dashboards and reports
- Design and develop data models, curated datasets, and semantic models that provide a trusted foundation for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI
- Facilitate design and requirements sessions with business and technical stakeholders
- Build and maintain data transformations using SQL, dbt, Python, or other modern analytics engineering tools
- Develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or Looker, applying data visualization and storytelling best practices
- Perform data profiling, validation, and quality checks to ensure reliable and consistent analytics
- Support the design of modern data warehouses, lakehouses, and analytics platforms in collaboration with data engineering teams
- Work closely with data architects, data engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure analytics solutions are aligned with business needs
- Produce functional and technical documentation
- Stay up to date with developments in analytics engineering, semantic modeling, modern BI platforms, AI-assisted analytics, and cloud data technologies
what you’ll bring.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, applied mathematics, statistics, business analytics, or other relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years experience in analytics engineering, business intelligence, or data analytics, preferably within a consulting environment
- Strong experience with requirements gathering, data modeling, semantic modeling, and dimensional modeling for analytics and reporting
- Hands-on experience with SQL and modern data transformation frameworks such as dbt; experience with Python is a plus
- Experience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker, or similar BI platforms
- Good understanding of modern data platforms, including data warehouses, lakehouses, cloud platforms, and analytics workflows
- Exposure to or interest in AI/ML integration and modern business intelligence concepts
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology
- Non-negotiable: strong communication skills in Dutch and English
training guaranteed!
Data and analytics never stand still- and neither do we. To keep up with the pace of change, we make learning a constant part of the journey. We’ve always believed in top-notch training, and over the years we’ve brought in some of the best in the field - like Ralph Kimball, Stephen Few, and Mike Ferguson.
why quest for knowledge.
- A truly collaborative culture - you’ll be surrounded by likeminded pros in everything from tech to strategy. We believe in learning together, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other as a team
- Room to grow - learning never stops here. From personal development roadmaps to expert-led courses, workshops and certifications, we’ll help you keep building your skills and pushing your potential
- Exciting, varied projects - we work with clients across a mix of industries, which means you’ll get to dive into all kinds of interesting projects that keep things dynamic and engaging.
- An innovative environment - we’re all about fresh thinking. At Quest for Knowledge, your ideas matter, and we’re here to support creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking every step of the way
- Flexibility that fits your life - we’re all about balance. With flexible work arrangements, you can shape your schedule in a way that works for you
Quest for Knowledge is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. By submitting your application, we will process your personal data to manage the recruitment process and assess your suitability for employment.