About Us:
The payments market is the most exciting technology market in the world today for good reason. McKinsey values it globally at over $2 trillion and it’s growing between 13-15% year-on-year. Some of the largest most dynamic brands are investing in this sector; Apple has ApplePay, Google has GooglePay, Amazon has AmazonPay, and it’s not just the Silicon Valley brands. Tencent owns WeChatPay, Alibaba owns Alipay and digital disruptors like Square, Stripe and Adyen all invest millions to grow the payments market.
Planet are a technology company that’s transforming payments by putting the customer experience first. We help our customers deliver a better experience for guests, shoppers, and consumers everywhere. We operate in a market that continues to evolve and expand, partnering with the world’s most prestigious brands across Retail and Hospitality, and with a network of Financial Services partners worldwide.
To meet consumer demands, payments must be simple, safe, and invisible. The only way to do this is to fully embed payments in the software and networks that runs business. By combining networks, software and payment technology, Planet’s creating a world of connected commerce, that makes payments feel good. We’re growing organically, and with strong Private Equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we’ve the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisition.
Role Overview :
As we continue to develop an innovative data platform designed to revolutionize customer experiences for prestigious brands including Gucci, Levi’s, Starbucks, and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, we seek to enlist a dynamic Senior Analytics Engineer in Poland (Warsaw based). This role is pivotal for individuals who are keen on contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of scalable and resilient data pipelines, reports, and dashboards, as part of our ongoing analytics evolution.
As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will play an essential role in executing our data strategy and roadmap, leading the delivery of one or more key analytics projects, and working closely with and mentoring junior team members. This position demands hands-on involvement in designing and implementing sophisticated analytics solutions using tools like dbt, Snowflake. Excellent English communication skills are required for effective collaboration within our international team.
This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about applying automation to solve complex business challenges and generate impactful insights that influence organizational operations. We welcome you to contribute your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and Python programming capabilities in an environment where collaboration with seasoned professionals will drive our processes and enhance decision-making.
What You Will Do :
1. Contribute to the technical aspects of the Analytics Engineering function, focusing on hands-on development, enhancement, and maintenance of data models and ELT processes within a data mesh architecture using Python for data pipeline development and automation, following best practices with dbt and Snowflake.
2. Play a pivotal role in the delivery of key analytics projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting project timelines and objectives.
3. Emphasize the importance of data quality and governance in your project work, contributing to the organizational data model's integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
4. Engage in collaborative efforts with global teams, leveraging your English communication skills to understand project requirements and contribute to the creation of scalable, modular data products that support our strategic goals.
5. Mentor and work closely with more junior individual contributors (ICs), sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their growth and development within the team.
6. Participate in the monitoring, optimization, and innovation of data pipelines in dbt and Snowflake, aiming for cost-efficiency and alignment with business needs for data timeliness.
7. Support the development and adherence to data governance policies, focusing on data quality, lineage, and metadata management to uphold the data assets' integrity and reliability.
Who you are :
8. A strong academic background in computer science, information systems, engineering, machine learning, or another quantitative field, complemented by relevant commercial experience and Python programming skills.
9. Proven experience in analytics engineering, with a track record in using DBT and developing analytics solutions.
10. An ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively in English to an international audience, with a focus on collaboration and project delivery.
11. A commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members, coupled with a detail-oriented approach and a dedication to high standards in your work.
Why Planet :
Planet is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast-paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you.
At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.