Looker Data Engineer/Architect

At myKaarma, we’re not just leading the way in fixed ops solutions for the automotive industry—we’re redefining what’s possible for dealership service centers. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and powered by a global team, our industry-leading SaaS platform combines communication, scheduling, and payment tools in one seamless solution that keeps dealerships and vehicle owners connected. With myKaarma, every service interaction flows effortlessly, bringing good karma to customers and service teams.

Rooted in the principles of the Toyota Production System, we operate with precision, efficiency, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement to deliver a better experience for all. We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and tech enthusiasts passionate about building solutions that people love to use. If you’re ready to make an impact in an industry ripe for change, join us at myKaarma and help shape the future of automotive service.

Role Description:

We are building a modern data lake architecture centered around BigQuery and Looker, and we’re looking for a hands-on Looker Data Engineer/Architect to help us shape and scale our data platform. In this role, you’ll own the design and implementation of Looker Views, Explores, and Dashboards, working closely with data stakeholders to ensure accurate, efficient, and business-relevant insights. You’ll play a critical role in modelling our existing data architecture into LookML, and driving modelling and visualization best practices across the organization. This will also include reviewing our existing data lake models and identifying inefficiencies/areas of improvement.

This role also offers the opportunity to integrate AI/ML in our data lake and provide intelligent insights and recommendations to our internal as well as external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop LookML models, views, and explores based on our legacy data warehouse in MariaDB
• Create and maintain high-quality dashboards and visualizations in Looker that deliver actionable business insights
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data models
• Guide other engineers and non-technical staff on how to build and maintain Looker dashboards and models.
• Ensure data accuracy, performance, and efficiency across our Looker and BigQuery resources
• Maintain strong ownership over the Looker platform, proactively improving structure, documentation, and data usability
• Monitor and troubleshoot data issues in Looker and BigQuery

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and 2+ years of hands-on experience with Looker, including LookML modeling and dashboard development
• Strong experience with Google BigQuery, including writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, and managing BigQuery costs
• Experience with building and maintaining projects in Google Cloud
• Experience implementing row-level security, access controls, or data governance in Looker
• Proven ability to manage and own end-to-end Looker projects with minimal supervision
• Experience with source control systems, preferably git
• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice to Have Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with batch processing, stream processing and real-time analytics
• Familiarity with MySQL queries and syntax
• Being able to understand and write java code

We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, so we encourage you to apply if you meet some but not all of the listed qualifications.

Total Rewards at myKaarma

At myKaarma, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that extends beyond the base salary. Our commitment to competitive compensation includes bonuses and benefits that support both personal and professional well-being:

• Flexible Work Environment: We embrace a high-performance, flexible structure that values freedom and responsibility. Our “Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled” model empowers teams to innovate and continuously improve using data-driven insights.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, life, and disability benefits.
• Time Off: Generous vacation time to recharge and balance life outside work.
• In-Office Perks: Work in an agile office space with perks like ping pong and foosball to unwind and connect and unlimited lunch, snacks or refreshments onsite.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At myKaarma, diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered and can do meaningful work. Our mission to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients is strengthened by the unique contributions and perspectives of our team members from all backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, myKaarma prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws in the regions where we operate. We adhere to all EEOC regulations and actively promote an environment that celebrates and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on myKaarma. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process by filling out this form.

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