Data Analytics Architect (Looker), Contract

Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is a leading Google Cloud Premier Partner. We believe that engineering takes heart. Focusing exclusively on Google Cloud, we help our clients achieve the most innovative and disruptive transformations in their industries.
66degrees is seeking a senior contractor- Data Analytics Architect (Looker) to engage on a 8 weeks of remote assignment for approximately 40 hours per week with potential to extend. Interested candidates should have the following required skills in Golang.
Please note: ***Candidates must be available to join by first week of May, 2025***
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work with Clients to enable them on the Looker Platform, teaching them how to construct an analytics ecosystem in Looker from the ground up.

• Advise clients on how to develop their analytics centers of excellence, defining and designing processes to promote a scalable, governed analytics ecosystem.
• Utilize Looker to design and develop interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports for end-users.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code (LookML, Python as applicable)
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of data analytics solutions to ensure efficient processing and query performance.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in cloud data analytics, big data technologies, and data visualization tools.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of data analytics solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven track record as a Data Analytics Architect or a similar role, with a minimum of 5 years experience in data analytics and visualization.
  

Excellent comprehension of Looker and its implementation, with additional analytics platform experience a major plus - especially MicroStrategy.

• Experience with Google Cloud and its data services is preferred, however experience with other major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their data services will be considered.
• Strong proficiency with SQL required.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients in various industry verticals, understanding their unique data challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and experience working with python-enabled capabilities in analytics platforms.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques. Experience working with dbt or dataform is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Google Cloud certifications and any analytics platform certifications are a plus.
• A desire to stay ahead of the curve and continuously learn new technologies and techniques.
  

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.