Associate Analytics Engineer

About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

Role Overview :

As we continue to build and enhance our data platform, we are looking for an Associate Analytics Engineer to join our growing team. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals eager to develop their technical skills and contribute to building reliable, scalable data solutions. You will work under the guidance of senior team members, focusing on foundational tasks such as data transformations, quality checks, and schema design, while learning best practices in modern analytics engineering.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with tools like dbt, Snowflake, and Fivetran, and to grow into a more senior role over time.

What You Will Do :

- In this role, you will focus on implementing foundational data transformations, moving data from the Bronze layer to the Silver layer using dbt.

- You will be responsible for developing and maintaining data quality tests to ensure accuracy and reliability across datasets.

- You will assist in designing star schemas and other dimensional models that support analytics and reporting needs.

- You will handle small tasks and bug fixes within existing pipelines and models, following established best practices and under the supervision of senior team members.

- Collaboration will be key, as you work closely with the team to understand requirements and deliver solutions while actively seeking feedback to improve your skills.

- You will demonstrate self-management and accountability for assigned tasks, contributing to team-level initiatives and building proficiency in core tools such as dbt, SQL, and Snowflake.

- Exposure to Python for automation and scripting will be considered a strong plus.

Who You Are :

- You have an academic background in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

- You bring basic experience or a strong interest in SQL, dbt, and modern data platforms, and you are familiar with concepts such as ELT, data modeling, and data quality testing.

- You are a proactive learner who seeks feedback and demonstrates ownership of small tasks, with a strong desire to grow your technical expertise.

- Clear communication in English and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are essential.

- While not mandatory, familiarity with Python for data pipeline automation or scripting will be an advantage.

- Above all, you are detail-oriented, curious, and committed to developing your skills in analytics engineering.

Why Planet :

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce.

We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.