Senior Data Visualisation Engineer

Kpler

. Proactively interrogate complex commodity, maritime, and geopolitical datasets to uncover compelling, commercially relevant stories .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data journalism and visual storytelling, utilizing SQL, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript to analyze and present complex datasets. Proficient in GIS technologies and committed to establishing best practices in data visualization and narrative communication.

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Data JournalismSQL ProficiencyJavaScript/TypeScript DevelopmentGIS TechnologiesVisual Communication

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData ManipulationSpatial AnalysisData ValidationInformation DesignVisual StorytellingQuantitative AnalysisAI-Assisted DevelopmentInteractive Data ExperiencesEditorial Judgement

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCreativityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptGIS TechnologiesContemporary Front-End FrameworksAI ToolsData Visualization ToolsInteractive Design ToolsWeb Technologies

Industry Keywords

Global CommoditiesEnergy MarketsMaritime TransportationTradingLocational Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively interrogate complex commodity, maritime, and geopolitical datasets to uncover compelling, commercially relevant stories
Translate quantitative findings into clear, engaging visual narratives across interactive, static, and animated formats
Analyze, manipulate, and validate multi-layered datasets using SQL and Python
Build modern interactive data experiences using JavaScript/TypeScript, contemporary web technologies, and AI-assisted engineering workflows
Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, market analysts, and product designers from initial hypothesis through final publication
Establish visualization best practices and refine workflows
Mentor peers across the business to improve data storytelling standards
Transform complex global trade, commodity, and maritime data into intuitive interactive experiences and visual narratives
Empower market participants to extract strategic value from Kpler’s intelligence

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of experience in data journalism, information design, visual storytelling, or a closely related quantitative field
Ability to independently query, interrogate, manipulate, and validate complex datasets using SQL, Python, or similar tools
Ability to confidently defend published insights with complete accuracy
Strong spatial analysis skills
Proficiency with GIS technologies for location-based data and spatial relationships
Technical proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and contemporary front-end frameworks
Enthusiasm for AI-assisted development workflows
Exceptional visual communication skills
Strong portfolio demonstrating clear editorial judgement and narrative structure across data-driven projects
Degree/MSc in Locational Analytics, Design, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (nice-to-have)
Interest in or familiarity with global commodities, energy markets, trading, or maritime transportation (nice-to-have)
Desire to experiment with AI tools and iterate on design and engineering workflows (nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity, fair, inclusive and diverse work environment
Supportive and accessible workplace culture
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge innovation and AI-assisted engineering workflows