Staff Software Engineer | Looker Developer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Looker Developer with deep expertise in semantic modelling and dashboard development to join the Business Intelligence team. The role focuses on building trusted data foundations for analytics and creating visual experiences for decision-makers.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain LookML models, views, explores, dimensions, measures, and derived tables.
• Build reusable, modular LookML components following best practices for scalability and maintainability.
• Create and manage PDTs and NDTs to support complex analytical requirements.
• Implement row-level access controls and user attribute-based data governance within Looker.
• Refactor and optimise existing LookML code to improve performance and reduce technical debt.
• Maintain version control of LookML projects using Git and support deployment across environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and maintain semantic layer models aligned with the data warehouse.
• Enable self-service analytics by defining governed metrics, creating reusable data models, and providing user enablement support.
• Write optimised SQL for custom dimensions, measures, and native derived tables within LookML.
• Connect and integrate Looker with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks, Data plex.
• Ensure data consistency and accuracy across Looker models by enforcing single source of truth principles.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive and user-friendly Looker dashboards and reports for various stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into clear, intuitive visualisations and self-service reporting solutions.
• Support the creation of scheduled reports, alerts, and data deliveries via Looker's embedded features.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize or enhance existing processes.

What you'll need

• Deep expertise in the Looker platform.
• Strong proficiency in LookML, including views, explores, joins, derived tables, and templated filters.
• Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly dashboards.
• Solid understanding of relational database design, data modelling principles, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Advanced SQL skills across one or more cloud data warehouses, including BigQuery.
• Understanding of dimensional modelling, star/snowflake schemas, and semantic layer design.
• Hands-on experience with GCP.
• Proficiency in version control workflows for LookML project management.
• Familiarity with the Looker API and embedded analytics use cases.
• Strong data visualisation principles with a focus on clarity and self-service usability.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language used for API interactions, such as Python or JavaScript.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with other BI tools, including Tableau or Power BI.

Details

• Location: Bangalore Office BLS2.