The ideal candidate will work closely with Data Engineers, BI teams, and Product stakeholders to build robust semantic models, and support enterprise analytics platforms.
1. Data Modelling
Design enterprise-grade data models
Own semantic layer architecture
Standardize KPIs and business metrics
Ensure consistency, reusability, and scalability of data models
2. Analytics Engineering
Work alongside Data Engineers to understand the ETL/ELT pipelines
3. BI & Reporting Enablement
Build and optimize complex reports & dashboards
Define data model strategies
Handle large-scale analytical workloads
Design and optimize datasets for BI tools (AWS QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI)
Partner with BI developers to build dashboards, KPIs, and analytical reports
Support ad-hoc analytics and business use cases
4. Data Quality, Governance & Security
Implement advanced RLS/CLS models
Define best practices for BI and data usage
5. Performance Optimization
Tune complex SQL transformations
Minimize dashboard latency and cost
Ensure efficient handling of large datasets across distributed systems
6. Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor junior engineers
Review code, models, and dashboards
Technical Skills (Alight Ecosystem Focus)
Expert SQL (Redshift or similar MPP systems)
Visualization Tools – QuickSight, Tableau, Power BI
Database – Redshift, DynamoDB
Strong AWS data ecosystem knowledge
Data modelling expertise
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
AWS Certification (Cloud Practitioner / Associate)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Soft Skills
Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions
Strong collaboration across distributed teams (onshore/offshore)
Ownership mindset with focus on delivery quality\
Application and Interview
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID validation , education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER
- Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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