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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data and Analytics Engineer - **Company:** T & L Designs, LLC - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, BigQuery, Spreadsheets, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Shopify, Data Strategy, Build Management, Data Analytics, Operational Systems - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e03f1dd00a97a00 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Performance dashboard reports?, * 4-8+ years of experience in data analytics, analytics engineering, or similar roles * Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data warehouses (BigQuery preferred) * Experience building and owning dashboards used by business stakeholders * Experience working in environments with messy or evolving data * Proven ability to work independently and bring structure to ambiguity * Strong communication skills - able to translate data into business insights * Experience mentoring or guiding others (formal or informal) Nice to Have (Not Required) * Experience in ecommerce or retail (Shopify, inventory, order data, etc.) * Familiarity with GCP (BigQuery, Cloud SQL) * Experience with dbt or data modeling frameworks * Basic Python for analysis or automation * Experience working across multiple operational systems (WMS, ERP, etc.) ## Description We have a growing data environment in GCP (BigQuery, Cloud SQL) across ecommerce, wholesale, and fulfillment systems (Shopify, ShipHero, NuOrder, etc.). This is a foundational role. You will be the first dedicated data hire, responsible for bringing structure to our data, defining how we use it, and helping the company make better decisions. You'll work directly with leadership and collaborate with a small technical team, while also mentoring junior team members who will support analytics efforts over time. Over time, this role is expected to grow into leading data team as the company scales. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both building systems and developing people., * Own and improve our data environment in GCP (BigQuery, Cloud SQL) * Structure and model data across ecommerce, wholesale, and fulfillment systems * Define core company metrics and ensure consistency across teams * Identify and resolve data discrepancies across systems Own Analytics & Reporting * Design and build dashboards used by leadership and operations * Establish standardized reporting across departments * Replace ad-hoc spreadsheet workflows with scalable solutions * Ensure data is accessible and understandable across the company Drive Business Insights * Partner with leadership to define what we should measure and why * Analyze product performance, inventory trends, and customer behavior * Proactively surface insights that impact revenue, operations, and efficiency Build & Develop the Data Function * Act as the owner of data and analytics within the company * Mentor and guide junior team members supporting analytics work * Establish best practices for data modeling, reporting, and governance * Help define the roadmap and structure for the future data team * Contribute to hiring and scaling the team over time, * Core company metrics are clearly defined and trusted across teams * Data discrepancies across systems are identified and significantly reduced * Leadership has reliable dashboards for key decisions * Reporting is standardized and scalable (not ad-hoc) * Junior team members are contributing effectively under your guidance * A clear roadmap exists for how the data function will scale with the business Growth Opportunity This role is designed to evolve into a senior leadership position within the company. 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