Lead Data Analytics Engineer - Dubai

Wait a minute.
Deep inside you are looking for a new adventure with…

• Statue of Liberty Freedom: feeling free to work remotely or hybrid and being trusted to deliver
• fire Ambition: growing up surrounded by smart colleagues driven to create something big
• smiling face with heart-eyes Impact: contributing to transform people lives at scale and feel your own impact in the company
  

And you deserve it because:

• You have a proven track record in DataOps or a related field.
• You possess proficiency with tools such as Dagster, DBT, Metabase, and ETLs.
• You have strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights effectively.
  

You also happen to want to use your experience as an awesome Data Analytics Engineer to contribute to impacting the lives of thousands of people?
Then this job might be for you!
This is a full-time position, carried out from our beautiful offices in Dubaï or Lisbon or from the comfort of your couch.
But maybe YOU WONDER WHAT’S OUR STORY ? winking face
At Paradox, we are convinced that people do not want “just a job” anymore.
We are all craving to have an impact through our professional journey. Some want to start their own venture, some want to become an intrapreneur in their current organization, some others just want their day-to-day tasks to have more meaning.
bullseye PARADOX HAS ONE GOAL: TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO LIVE THEIR TRUE AMBITIONS.
But where do we start?
If you have an interest in personal development, you probably already know that:

• Making things happen is a real struggle when you don’t know what truly inspires you and how to get there ;
• Available resources are either boring sleeping face or full of crazy unsubstantiated theories zany face.
  

It needs to change, and we’re here to make it happen!
star️ OUR AMBITION IS TO MAKE SUCCESS THE ONLY POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR OUR CLIENTS (WHATEVER SUCCESS MEANS FOR THEM), BY CRAFTING INNOVATIVE & CAPTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH EXPERIENCES.
In other words, we want to make personal growth as entertaining as watching Netflix.
How, you might be wondering?

• We travel the world and surround ourselves with top entrepreneurs (Richard Branson - Founder of Virgin, Marc Simoncini - Founder of Meeting, Fred Mazzella - Founder of BlablaCar), world athletes (Frederick Bousquet - World record in 50m free swimming, Frank Leboeuf - WorldCup Footballer), and artists (Gad Elmaleh - Comedian, Barry Osborne - Producer of Lord of the Rings and Matrix) raised fist;
• We reverse engineer their strategies for achieving success and lean on the latest researches about neuroscience gear;
• We deliver trainings & educational contents around Power Skills (critical thinking, productivity, leadership, public speaking, coaching, stress management, etc.), self-growth and performance, through a balanced set of e-learning programs, events and edutainment videos light bulb.
  

From one well-known Founder to a team of +50 people today (and counting!), this approach has paid off and enabled us to exceed 2 million followers on social networks, and to have thousands of people attending our online events and training courses.
fire TOGETHER, WE ARE DRIVEN BY ONE DREAM:

• Helping 100 000 people achieve their dream and display their pictures on what we call the “100 000 dreams wall” ;
• Giving our clients access to constant personal growth by reinventing their learning experience ;
• Have Will Smith and Richard Branson in our next documentary.
  

And that’s where you come in.
YOUR MISSION rocket
bullseye Your mission’s purpose is to to support decision making across the organization. It’s a cross functional role to build and grow the Data team. You work closely with different departments and executives to analyze and identify patterns and be a subject matter expert for all things data across the organization.
Acting as Lead Data Analytics engineer, you will design, evaluate and test data infrastructure. You play a role in our data governance across the company. with departments and executives to define and analyze metrics and patterns that will help drive business decisions.
1 | Lead and Manage Our DataOps Infrastructure

• Oversee and take ownership of our DataOps infrastructure, utilizing best-in-class tools such as DBT.
• Design, build, and launch sophisticated data models and visualizations to support various use cases across all departments, products.
• Utilize existing data infrastructure to address all data-related requests, including data housekeeping, cleansing, and normalization.
• Own and manage the data stack and modern tools, including Dagster, DBT, Metabase, and other ETLs.
  

2 | Dashboard Creation and Data Prioritization

• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor KPIs and quality indicators.
• Document and train team members to use visualization tools, promoting data democratization across the organization.
  

3 | Data Analysis and Insight Generation

• Analyze datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making and future performance forecasting.
  
• Utilize statistical techniques to analyze data.
• Provide key insights to business stakeholders to support strategic decisions.
• Exploit user data (e.g.market trends, marketing campaigns, course completion, user satisfaction) for various analyses.
• Participate in designing models for segmentation, scoring, and more.
  

4 | Process Optimization and Solution Implementation

• Collaborate with teams to understand their requirements and frustrations, providing strategic solutions.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose scalable, workable alternatives.
• Understand the full scope of how various systems integrate into core business functions.
  

5 | Documentation and Standardization

• Create and maintain documentation on metrics and their measurement, ensuring consistent understanding and usage across the organization.
• Document dashboards, data sources, and SQL queries as necessary.
  

DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF? smiling face with heart-eyes
If you dream of a life that feels more like an adventure with its twists and turns and challenges rather than a mapped out and stable life, then this job is for you.
MUST HAVE

• Proven experience in DataOps or a related field, with strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Dagster, DBT, and Metabase.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data insights to business stakeholders.
  

PERSONNALITY

• Drive & Problem Solver: You’re ambitious, You work hard because you love it, you own things and get them done.
• Analytical Mind: You challenge your assumptions, able to quickly identify and formulate problems, and support your analysis with data.
• Growth over Ego: You are eager to learn, and receive hard feedback to grow. You let others speak and seek to understand their viewpoints.
• Team Player : You love to work as a team, share and win together (Victory and Failure are “We” words).
• Strong Desire to create Woww
  

Experience

• Proficiency in data modeling and skills in picking the right data tool.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong data visualization skills and proficiency in at least one tool (PowerBI, Metabase, Looker, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the ethics of gathering and working with data.
• Experience with modern data engineering tools such as DBT.
  

LANGUAGE

• English: Fluent English, you can hold a conversation on specific details with English-speaking colleagues. Our chosen language for written communication is English. Currently, 10% of the team is English-speaking, a % which will continue to grow.
• French: Preferred.
  

IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU woman gesturing NO

• You don’t like to be challenged and grow in your job
• You dont like receiving or giving tough feedbacks
• You don’t usually try to improve the processes in place: if they are here, there is a reason
• You like to have very specific tasks assigned to you that won’t evolve in the course of a year
• You like to be told what to do or how to do something on a daily basis
• None of the following reflects your personal interests: personal development / coaching / professional growth / education / edtech / teaching / edutainment / impact startups
• Your only driver is joining a full-remote company: yes, our company culture is cool, but we want people to care about our mission, products, and their job!
  

star-struck JOIN US IF YOU CRAVE
Growth & Ambition rocket
sports medal Being surrounded by top team who strive to perform whilst being in a good mood
woman lifting weights No more bosses, but ongoing conversations to support your professional development
high voltage️ Being part of an ambitious company with a lot of growth opportunities
Impact & Meaning fire
unicorn Playing a crucial role in the development of a company whose content and products are enjoyed by millions of people
star-struck Waking up in the morning knowing you are making a difference:we receive messages every day from clients who have successfully lost weight, quit smoking, reach a mile stone in their business, built better relationships, and made positive changes in their lives.
But that’s not all, we believe that driven people deserve…
Freedom & Well Being Statue of Libertysun
smiling face with sunglasses A company culture based on autonomy & accountability
Statue of Liberty Flexible working hours
globe showing Americas A remote culture from day one with the freedom to work from wherever you want
post office Magnificent offices in Dubai and Lisbon: you’re at home worldwide
keyboard Standing desks paid by the company, if you live far from our offices
laptop Macbook:to be the most efficient in your work
basketball 350€ per year paid by the company to take care of yourself(for your gym, or dance class or whatever make you feel great)
books 150€ per year paid by the company to boost your knowledge (books, education): we are passionate about learning and want to support your growth)
handshake 1:1 coachings: a Paradox coach supporting you personally or professionally to live your best life
airplane Annual team building
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Hiring process
page with curl A 6 to 8 minutes application survey.
laptop A 15-30 minutes video call with Timy, our HR, to assess the fit between the position, the company, and your own career path.
laptop A video-call focused on your career with Gabriel, VP Engineering, to review your background & see how we can match your desires with our needs.
laptop Aculture-fit video call to check in depth the alignment between you and our values and culture.
briefcase Reference calls to get in-depth insights about how you work in different environments, make your onboarding easier, and give everybody on the team the insurance to be surrounded by A-Players.
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About Our Hiring Process
Our recruitment process is tailored to do our best to avoid that you or us realize that we’re not a perfect fit in two or six months. It might seem long, but every step serves a purpose and will allow us to get to know you better as much as it’ll help you understand more where you’ll be stepping in.
We also want you to have time to ask all of your questions regarding your job description, the long-term vision of your team and the company, our values, with the relevant interlocutor in front of you.
The steps mentioned above can be rearranged depending on yours and the interviewer’s availability.
How to nail your Paradox application?
check mark button Tailor your CV & application to our specific job description and company. Attention to detail is important as an employee as it is as an applicant!
check mark button Complete the different steps of the application process in a timely manner, to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity!
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