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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Looker BI Developer - **Company:** Publicis Groupe - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $73,150.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Business Logic, Big Data, Code Review, Data Cleansing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Qliksense, Scripting, Snowflake, Caching, Git, Templating, Data Analytics, Google Bigquery, Data Management, Marketplace, Looker Analytics, Software Version Control, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7qqd3 ## About the Role + 3+ years of experience in Product Management, Business Intelligence, or Analytics roles, with a strong focus on data platforms. + 3+ years of _proven hands-on expertise_ with Looker development, including advanced LookML modeling, Explores, PDTs, and performance optimization. + 2+ years of experience leading or significantly contributing to a large-scale BI platform migration. + Strong background with Tableau development, administration, and features to effectively compare and translate reporting logic. Technical Skills (must-have) + Expert-level proficiency in Looker and LookML: Deep understanding of LookML concepts, Views, Models, Explores, Refinements, Liquid Templating, Caching Policies, Persistent Derived Tables (PDTs), Data Groups, and performance tuning strategies within Looker. + Proficient with Git for LookML version control and collaborative development workflows. + Strong SQL skills, with experience querying large, complex datasets. + Excellent communication skills, including written, presentation, and story-telling + Experience with modern cloud data warehousing platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift). + Familiarity with data governance best practices and tools. + Strong background with Tableau development, administration, and features to effectively compare and translate reporting logic Product Management Skills + Demonstrated ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps. + Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). + Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical audiences). + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail. + Ability to balance business needs, technical constraints, and user experience. Nice to Have + Looker certifications (e.g., Looker Developer, Looker Admin). + dbt experience a big plus + Experience in advertising, marketing, or media industries. + Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis or scripting. + Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, or data quality tools. + Experience with other BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik Sense). ## Description The Looker BI Developer is responsible for spearheading the migration of a large and complex portfolio of Tableau dashboards to Looker, establishing a new Looker ecosystem, and subsequently owning its product roadmap, governance, and continuous improvement. As the primary product owner, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. A deep, hands-on expertise in Looker and LookML will be critical in shaping our analytics future and empowering data-driven decisions for our clients. Responsibilities Looker Platform Product Strategy & Vision + Define and champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Looker BI platform, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder needs. + Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories, epics, and technical specifications for Looker development. + Prioritize features and enhancements based on business impact, technical feasibility, and user feedback. + Act as the primary subject matter expert for Looker, advising stakeholders on best practices, capabilities, and limitations. Large-Scale Tableau to Looker Migration Leadership + Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for migrating a large and diverse portfolio of existing Tableau dashboards and reports to Looker. + Conduct thorough discovery and comparative analysis of Tableau reports, ensuring accurate translation of business logic, metrics, and visualizations into Looker. + Design and implement scalable LookML models that effectively represent our underlying data warehouse structures. + Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and validation throughout the migration process, meticulously testing against source systems. + Collaborate closely with Data Engineering to optimize underlying data structures and pipelines for Looker's performance and scalability. + Manage the change management process, including communication, training, and support for users transitioning from Tableau to Looker. Advanced Looker Development & Governance + Hands-on design, development, and optimization of sophisticated LookML models, including Explores, Views, Models, Persistent Derived Tables (PDTs), data groupings, and caching strategies. + Leverage advanced LookML techniques such as Liquid templating, custom dimensions/measures, and parameters to create flexible and powerful analytics experiences. + Implement and enforce best practices for LookML style guides, code reviews, Git integration, and version control to maintain a clean, performant, and scalable Looker codebase. + Proactively monitor Looker performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for performance tuning on large datasets. + Champion the adoption of new Looker features, Looker Marketplace blocks, and industry best practices. Continuous Improvement & Maintenance + Manage the bug backlog, incident resolution, and ongoing maintenance of Looker content. + Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging BI technologies, and the evolving data landscape to inform future platform enhancements. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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