Data Engineer - LookML

Post Date

Aug 28, 2025

Location

San Jose,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95131
US
Nov 09, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Data Warehousing

Req #

SJC-40f02e46-1894-4353-9da7-2a42ebead2df

Pay Rate

$51 - $64 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with deep expertise in LookML and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our data team. This role is ideal for someone who can design scalable data architectures, build intuitive dashboards, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful analytics solutions.

- Design, develop, test, and maintain ETL pipelines and data solutions within GCP, with a focus on BigQuery.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
- Discover and integrate raw data from diverse sources into consistent, scalable architectures.
- Manage cloud data ingress and egress using tools such as gcloud, gsutil, and bq command-line utilities.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and data models.
- Build and maintain LookML views, explores, dashboards, and persistent derived tables.
- Design clear, intuitive, and impactful dashboards following visualization best practices.
- Utilize Looker’s API and SDK for automation, embedding, and advanced integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.

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Required Skills & Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery.
Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling.
- Hands-on experience with ETL development and cloud data architecture.
- Advanced skills in LookML and Looker dashboard development.
- Familiarity with GCP command-line tools (gcloud, gsutil, bq).
- Experience with Looker API/SDK for automation and embedding.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Leverage experience with Hadoop, Spark/Hive, and UC4 scheduling tools.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.