Looker Developer - BI & Data Modeling
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Looker Developer to build and optimize our semantic data layer and self-service analytics environment. You will partner closely with data engineers and business stakeholders to translate complex reporting needs into clean LookML models and actionable dashboards.
Key Responsibilities :
- LookML Development: Design, build, and maintain reusable LookML models, views, Explores, dimensions, measures, and derived tables (PDTs and NDTs).
- Dashboard & Report Creation: Develop intuitive, high-impact Looks and dashboards that enable non-technical teams to self-serve insights.
- Performance Optimization: Refactor existing LookML code, configure caching policies, and optimize underlying SQL queries to improve dashboard load times.
- Data Governance & Security: Implement row-level access controls, user attributes, and folder permissions to keep sensitive data secure and compliant.
- Version Control & Deployment: Manage LookML code changes using Git branching workflows and validate data accuracy using Looker's SQL Runner before deploying to production.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Gather business requirements, document technical specifications, and train end users on Looker best practices.
Required Qualifications :
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Business Intelligence development, including at least 1 to 2 years building production LookML models.
- Looker Expertise: Deep proficiency in LookML coding, Explores, Liquid templating, refinements, and Looker administration.
- SQL & Data Warehousing: Advanced SQL skills alongside hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, Google BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift.
- Data Modeling: Solid understanding of relational database design, dimensional modeling, and BI architecture.
- Version Control: Practical experience managing BI codebases with Git.
Skills
Data Engineering, Looker, LookML, SQL, Data Modeling, BigQuery, Snowflake DB, Liquid Programming, Business Intelligence, Redshift