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Data Analytics Lead

Qogita
City of London
3 days ago
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Job Description

Qogita [Ko-gi‑ta] is on a mission to keep retailers competitive by modernizing wholesale procurement. The team is committed to building the rails that enable small‑businesses to acquire goods at competitive prices with ease, so they can focus on creating great customer experiences. We are one of the fastest‑growing B2B companies globally and are backed by top investors who have backed Facebook, Etsy, Shopify and others.


The organization is small, highly motivated and focused on delivering impact. It operates with a flat structure: all employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Strong work ethic and prioritization skills are essential.


Who you are

We’re looking for an exceptional Data Analytics Lead to manage and grow a high‑performing team of analysts and analytics engineers. You’ll shape our data architecture, ensure analytical excellence, and drive strategic decision‑making across the business. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Product, Operations, Commercial, and Finance – translating data into insights that power our marketplace growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive business partner who combines technical depth in SQL, dbt and Looker/Omni with strong storytelling and leadership skills.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Expert proficiency in SQL and dbt (including testing, documentation, and model architecture).
  • Strong experience with Looker or Omni, including LookML development and dashboard design.
  • Proven ability to orchestrate and optimise data pipelines across multiple sources (Fivetran, Airbyte, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
  • Strategic thinker with a bias for action, ownership, and empathy.
  • Experience managing and developing analysts or analytics engineers is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

  • Technical excellence: deep hands‑on ability in SQL, dbt, and Looker/Omni.
  • Business partnering: strong commercial intuition and the ability to connect data to impact.
  • Leadership & culture: empathy, self‑awareness, and a commitment to helping others grow.
  • Storytelling: clear communicator who can turn complex data into compelling narratives.
  • Architecture mindset: passion for building scalable, tested, and maintainable analytics infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and develop a team of 4 data analysts and analytics engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify high‑impact analytical opportunities and shape data‑driven strategies.
  • Ensure the analytics roadmap aligns with company priorities and delivers measurable business value.

Data Architecture & Engineering

  • Oversee the design, testing and maintenance of robust data pipelines using dbt, Fivetran and Snowflake.
  • Own the data architecture and ensure that data models are reliable, well‑documented and scalable.
  • Champion best practices in testing, code review and data quality assurance.

Analytics & Insights

  • Maintain and communicate the company’s key metrics and performance dashboards in Looker/Omni.
  • Conduct deep‑dive analyses to test hypotheses, identify trends and surface actionable insights.
  • Drive adoption of self‑serve analytics through intuitive data products and clear documentation.

Data Storytelling & Communication

  • Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for leadership and cross‑functional teams.
  • Enable a culture of data literacy across the organisation through training and collaboration.

Job Benefits
Package, Perks & Benefits

  • Fixed‑term contract for 7 months
  • 26 days annual leave plus 3 personal days per year
  • Bi‑yearly performance‑based bonus/commission plan
  • Pension contribution
  • Annual learning & development allowance
  • Onboarding home‑office package
  • Office socials and annual whole‑company off‑site event

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level


Employment type: Contract


Job function: Analyst


Industries: Software Development, IT Services, IT Consulting


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