Data Analyst (Maternity Cover)

About The Role

At Blinkist, we’ve built a platform that transforms the key insights from the world’s best nonfiction books into powerful knowledge, accessible in just minutes. With millions of users worldwide, we rely on data to fuel our growth, drive innovation, and deliver value to our customers.

Join our team as a Data Analyst (Analytics Engineering Focus) with a passion for leveraging dbt to power data-driven decision-making. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and optimize data transformation pipelines to deliver reliable, high-quality data that drives business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with strategic goals and turn complex datasets into actionable insights that make a difference.

A few notes about the position:

• This is a one-year, full-time maternity cover position.
• Check out the hiring process here: https://jobs.blinkist.com/c70 🚀

What You'll Do

Build and Optimize DBT Models:
Design, develop, and maintain dbt models to transform raw data into clean, structured, and actionable datasets. Ensure models are performant, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Integrate Data Pipelines:
Work with data engineers to embed dbt workflows into reliable, end-to-end pipelines. Automate and streamline data delivery for analytics and reporting needs.

Align Data with Business Goals:
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their objectives and create data solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Deliver insights that solve actual business problems. Keep stakeholders informed and educated about how your work can help them grow the business.

Ensure Data Quality:
Implement robust testing frameworks, including unit tests and data quality checks, to maintain accuracy and consistency. Proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies.

Enable Analytics:
Support analysts and business teams by providing actionable, easy-to-understand data insights. Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly recommendations.

What We're Looking For

• Data Enthusiasm: You have a passion for clean, well-structured data and the curiosity to explore and find impactful solutions.
  • Strong SQL Skills: You write SQL like a second language, with experience building complex queries and optimizing performance.
  • Hands-on Experience with dbt: You’ve successfully used dbt to build and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data is reliable and accessible.
• You want to achieve results, together: You want to see the outcome of your work. You’re not afraid to deprioritize “busy-work” and you love to succeed as a team.
  • Business Impact Mindset: You approach technical challenges with a focus on driving business results and solving real-world problems.
  • Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in team settings, working with others to align on goals and deliver results.
  • Growth Mindset: You embrace challenges, learn quickly, and seek opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Great to Haves

• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI) and their integration with dbt models.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis or scripting.
• Understanding of data security, and compliance best practices.

Why Blinkist/Go1

Our unique culture of empowerment, mutual respect, and transparency has always been our defining characteristic. We support each other and carve out opportunities for every individual to develop and grow. We strongly believe that diversity powers innovation, thus we celebrate and support our differences, providing equal opportunities for employment and career growth. We embrace a flexible, remote-friendly way of working that supports different needs and lifestyles. 

These are some of our most valued benefits:

• 30 PTO days + Wellbeing days + Learning days 
• Flexible approach to work
• Monthly work-from-home or transport reimbursement
• One time work from home office set up budget
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Unlimited access to the Go1 Learning Hub and Blinkist app
• Professional development fund
• Volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Family planning & parental leave, plus support for parents returning to work
• Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program

If you choose to join our team in Berlin, you'll have access to our modern office space in Neukölln and enjoy healthy plant-based meals prepared fresh every day by our very own chef. 🥑