Engineering Data Analyst - Mountain View - WorldLink US

Description

TITLE: Engineering Data Analyst

POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)

LOCATION: Mountain View, CA

ABOUT WorldLink:

WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.

Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.

We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.

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WHO we're looking for:

We are looking for a Engineering Data Analyst who will be responsible for supporting the Core Engineering organization. In this embedded role, you will partner directly with engineering leadership to build and maintain a comprehensive engineering intelligence platform spanning delivery metrics, quality indicators, and team health analytics across global development centers in the US, Bangalore, and Warsaw.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills (SQL, Python, Looker) with analytical rigor and clear communication. You will work across multiple data sources—including JIRA, HR systems, Git, and CI/CD pipelines—to surface actionable insights that drive operational decisions and team effectiveness.

Role and Responsibilities:

Engineering Metrics & Dashboards

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards for sprint velocity, cycle time, release frequency, and deployment success.
• Create automated reporting pipelines using Python to reduce manual data gathering.
• Establish standardized metrics definitions across US, Bangalore, and Warsaw teams.

Quality Analytics

• Track and visualize bug rates, test coverage, incident response times, and technical debt trends.
• Build early warning systems to identify quality issues before they impact delivery.
• Partner with engineering leads to define quality benchmarks and improvement targets.

Team Health & Capacity Planning

• Develop capacity planning models and utilization dashboards.
• Analyze hiring pipeline data to support workforce planning decisions.
• Monitor attrition patterns and provide insights to support retention efforts.

Data Integration & Automation

• Connect and normalize data from JIRA, HR systems (Workday), Git repositories, and CI/CD tools.
• Build reliable ETL processes to ensure data freshness and accuracy.
• Document data sources, transformations, and metric calculations.

Stakeholder Communication

• Deliver weekly/monthly reports to engineering leadership.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support quarterly business reviews with relevant engineering metrics.

Required Experience and Education:

• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Bachelors Degree or higher in an applicable field.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with BI/visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Familiarity with engineering workflows and tools (JIRA, Git, CI/CD concepts).

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
• Strong SQL skills with experience querying complex, multi-source datasets.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills—can translate data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Looker (LookML knowledge a plus).
• Experience with engineering metrics (velocity, cycle time, DORA metrics).
• Exposure to HR/people analytics (capacity planning, attrition analysis).
• Familiarity with data pipeline tools (dbt, Airflow, or similar).
• Experience working with distributed/global teams across multiple time zones.
• Background in ad tech, media, or high-growth technology companies
• Available for occasional overlap calls with Bangalore (morning) and Warsaw (afternoon) teams.
• Culture Fit
• Operational Excellence – Systematic approach to problem-solving; attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Self-Direction – Proactively identifies gaps and opportunities without waiting to be asked.
• Global Mindset – Comfortable collaborating asynchronously with distributed teams across time zones.
• Clear Communication – Explains complex analysis simply; writes documentation others can follow.
• Continuous Improvement – Iterates on dashboards and processes based on user feedback.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.

Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.

WHAT we'll bring:

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k)

WHAT you should know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.

This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.