Data Analytics Lead

Job Description

About Qogita

Qogita [Ko-gi-ta] is on a mission to keep retailers competitive by modernizing how wholesale procurement is done. The team is committed to building the rails to ensure small-businesses have the ability to acquire goods at competitive prices and at 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 that have backed the likes of Facebook, Etsy, Shopify and others.

Our team is small, highly motivated and focused on delivering impact. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational 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. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

Job Requirements

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 be responsible for shaping our data architecture, ensuring analytical excellence, and driving 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 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

What you'll be working on

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, 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 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

• 26 days annual leave + 3 personal days per year
• Fixed-term contract for 7 months
• Bi-yearly performance-based bonus
• Pension contribution
• Annual Learning & Development Allowance
• Onboarding home-office package
• Office socials and annual whole company offsite event