Senior Analytics Engineer
Job Description
Octopus Energy is revolutionizing the energy sector with a mission to make renewable energy accessible to everyone. As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you'll join their Data Team in Milan, Italy, working alongside high-caliber data scientists, analysts, and engineers. You'll be instrumental in developing and optimizing their cloud data platform using cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Databricks, dbt, Airflow, and Jupyter.
The role combines technical expertise in data engineering with strategic business impact. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines, creating data models, and building applications that support strategic projects across Octopus Energy in Italy. The tech stack is modern and comprehensive, including Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Airflow, and various cloud technologies.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an organization that values quick learning, autonomous decision-making, and innovative thinking. The company culture promotes ownership through their equity options scheme, and maintains strong team bonds through weekly "Family Dinner" gatherings.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience with data pipeline development, excellent Python and SQL skills, and familiarity with cloud environments. You'll need to be comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about clean energy, enjoys technical challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on the future of renewable energy.
Responsibilities For Senior Analytics Engineer
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and automated processes in Airflow and Python
- Create SQL data models with dbt to power dashboards and applications
- Integrate third-party APIs and databases into our data flows
- Perform in-depth analysis and data transformations with SQL, Python and Jupyter Notebooks
- Prototype internal data applications and tools (Streamlit, Jupyter)
- Ensure data quality and reliability throughout the lifecycle
- Collaborate with product, technology and strategy teams to provide high-impact insights and tools
Requirements For Senior Analytics Engineer
- Solid experience in developing data pipelines and platforms
- Excellent knowledge of Python and relational databases (SQL)
- Experience with APIs and third-party data integrations
- Knowledge of modern data stack (dbt, Airflow, Kubernetes, docker, etc.)
- Passion for automation and clean, maintainable code
- Experience in cloud environments (preferably AWS)
- Ability to work independently, from integration to building tools and interfaces
- Attention to detail, curiosity and willingness to learn
Benefits For Senior Analytics Engineer
- Equity Options Scheme - own your part of the company with stock options in the entire Octopus Energy Group
- Office culture - Weekly Friday company updates and toast (virtual or in-person) called Family Dinner
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