Transform data into business impact
Spendesk is seeking a skilled Analytics Engineer to join our growing data
organization. Reporting to the Head of Data, you will be responsible for
transforming raw data into business-ready datasets, building dimensional
models, and enabling self-service analytics across the organization.
About The Role
As an Analytics Engineer, you will bridge the gap between data engineering and
data analysis/business team by creating clean, documented, and reusable
analytics assets. You'll work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and
business stakeholders to implement data quality testing, build dimensional
models, and enable data-driven decision making throughout Spendesk.
This role requires an engineer who can translate business requirements into
robust data models, implement best practices for data transformation, and
create analytics solutions that scale with our business growth.
Our tech environment
Our data platform rely on: dbt (core and Cloud), Snowflake, Looker
(original), Metabase, and Amplitude for Product analytics
For the ingestion/exposure: Airbyte (cloud), Fivetran, Airflow, Hightouch,
Segment
We use Github for versioning, CI/CD, and Synq for observability
Key Responsibilities
Data transformation & Modeling
Transform raw data into business-ready datasets using dbt and modern data stack tools
Build and maintain dimensional models that serve BI and Product needs
Implement business logic and calculations in the data transformation layer
Create reusable analytics assets that can be leveraged across multiple use cases
Ensure data models follow best practices for performance, maintainability, and scalability
Data quality & Testing
Implement comprehensive data quality testing using dbt tests
Develop and maintain data quality monitoring and alerting systems
Create data validation rules that catch issues before they impact business decisions
Establish data quality metrics and SLAs for analytics datasets
Collaborate with all stakeholders to resolve data quality issues at the source
Analytics enablement
Enable self-service analytics by creating intuitive, well-documented data models
Partner with business and product stakeholders to understand analytics requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Build metric definitions and calculations that ensure consistency across the organization
Create data documentation and maintain data catalogs for business and product stakeholders
Provide training and support to stakeholders on analytics tools and data interpretation
Stakeholder collaboration
Work closely with analysts and data scientists to provide analysis-ready datasets
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design appropriate data solutions
Partner with Data Engineers to ensure optimal data pipeline design and performance
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences
What We're Looking For
Experience & Background
3-5 years of experience in analytics engineering, data analytics, or related data roles
Proven track record of building data models and transformations in production environments
Experience working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Background in implementing data quality testing and monitoring practices
Technical Requirements
Expert proficiency in SQL and advanced capabilities
Hands-on experience with dbt for data transformation and modeling
Experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake)
Experience with data quality testing frameworks (e.g. dbt tests)
Proficiency in version control systems (Git, GitHub)
Understanding of dimensional modeling concepts and best practices
Analytics & Business Skills
Strong understanding of business intelligence and analytics concepts Experience with data visualization tools and self-service analytics platforms
Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions
Knowledge of statistical concepts and data analysis methodologie
Experience creating data documentation and maintaining data catalogs
As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.
About Spendesk
Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures. Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as SoundCloud, Gousto, SumUp, and Bloom & Wild. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.
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About Our People & Culture
We believe that people do their best work when they're given the freedom to thrive and grow. That's why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset.
About Our Benefits
Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match
Flexible on-site and remote policy
Lunch 60% funded by Spendesk (Swile Card)
Alan Premium health insurance
A Gymlib pass to let off steam after a productive day at work
Access to for emotional and mental health wellbeing
Latest Apple equipment
Great office snacks to fuel your day
A positive team to work with daily
Diversity & Inclusion
At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.