Gorilla - Decisions, based on data

Head of Data and Analytics

Gorilla - Decisions, based on data

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Amazon RedshiftBigQueryCloudETLPythonSQL

About the role

  • Design and build the company’s first centralized data warehouse from the ground up, providing end-to-end data visibility and establishing a single source of truth across the business.
  • Provide the executive team with the visibility required to manage the business while speeding up access to fundamental data needed.
  • Deliver high-impact, priority dashboards for executives and key stakeholders, focusing on clarity, usability, and actionability.
  • Build and own end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines ingesting data from systems such as HubSpot, internal product/platform data, and other key sources.
  • Define standardized data models, KPIs, and a company-wide data dictionary to ensure consistent reporting across teams.
  • Establish data governance and security controls, including role-based access tiers, to ensure the data platform meets internal and external security standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience building a data function from scratch in a startup or scale-up environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar cloud data warehouses.
  • Advanced SQL with strong data modeling and performance optimization skills.
  • Working knowledge of Python for ETL, analysis, or automation.
  • Strong prioritization skills and the confidence to focus on high-impact work.
  • Ability to clearly communicate data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Able to work independently, owning work end-to-end with little guidance.
  • A practical and problem-solving mindset.
Benefits
  • Flexible work options - whether you choose Office Mix or Remote First Mix (currently available within certain timezones and locations). We offer country-specific mobility benefits, and the ability to work flexible hours.
  • A job with purpose At Gorilla, we’re not just watching the world change—we’re making it happen! 🌍⚡ We provide cutting-edge data services to energy retailers, helping them tackle climate change while keeping the lights on; we’re here to make a big impact and have some fun along the way.
  • Remuneration Approach which is clear and no-nonsense based on your experience and location.
  • Core Benefits - Wherever your location, you can expect a generous PTO allowance and health insurance coverage.
  • Career Growth opportunities As Gorilla is growing at an incredible pace, you can leave your mark – growing alongside Gorilla. Lifelong learning is part of our DNA, and we care about your individual dreams and ambitions, beyond just work.
  • International Travel We host Gorilla Company Wide Gatherings where we all get a chance to see each other in real life. Past locations have included Portugal, Amsterdam, and Wallonia.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ETLELTSQLdata modelingperformance optimizationPythondata governancedata securitydata visibilityKPI
Soft Skills
prioritizationcommunicationindependenceproblem-solvingclarityusabilityactionability