Analytics Engineer

American Express

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.The Analytics team is seeking a dedicated candidate who thrives at the intersection of analysis and engineering for the role of Analytics Engineer. Whether you’re an analyst with a knack for building scalable solutions or an engineer eager to expand into a more analytical, data-focused role, this opportunity offers the blend of both. The role is ideal for a curious, hands-on professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working across diverse data sets, and leveraging technical skills to build real business impact. If you’re passionate about bridging analytics and engineering to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.What you'll on a Typical day :
  • Develop diverse technical skills: this unique opportunity allows you to build expertise across data science, analytics and engineering, blending these disciplines into a highly valuable skill set.
  • Collaboration with experts: work closely with scientists, analysts and engineers with the team, gaining hands-on experience with the tools techniques and best practices from each field
  • Engage with global stakeholders: as part of a large organisation, you will interact with stakeholders worldwide, handling a variety of dynamic and complex requirements that broaden your understanding of business challenges.
  • Seek multidisciplinary tasks: take on a variety of projects that combine the roles of scientist, analyst and engineer, offering a diverse and rewarding work experience.
  • Help build a large-scale data product: be part of developing a sustainable, scalable data product, enhancing your ability to design and build solutions that meet both current and future needs.
  • Master modern software development techniques: hone your skills in software development practices including CI/CD, Agile development, version control with Git, automated testing, code reviews, and cloud computing.
What We’re looking for:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other quantitative fields.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Analyst or similar role.
  • Strong ability to analyse large datasets and transform them into actionable insights.
  • The ability to break down complex problems into manageable components and approach solutions methodically.
  • Familiarity with handling data integrity and quality issues.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL with the ability to optimise SQL queries for performance and scalability.
  • Understanding of version control systems like Git.
  • Resilience to seek tough problems, debug issues or rewrite large sections of code without frustration.
  • Viewing projects as part of a larger ecosystem and understanding how small changes effect the whole system.
  • Anticipating downstream impacts and proactively addressing potential issues.
  • Balancing efficiency with sustainability to build long-term, maintainable solutions.
  • Should be comfortable to work in EMEA Shifts
Location London, United KingdomThe #TeamGBT ExperienceWork and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.And much more!All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance.Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the .What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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