Data Visualisation Engineer

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Data Visualisation Engineer to join the Data team. This role plays a critical part in enhancing our in-house data platforms, combining visualisation expertise, data storytelling, and user-centred design to help people better understand and act on data.

You'll help improve how people interact with our newsroom analytics platform, Ophan, while also contributing to the design and experience of data products across our wider ecosystem. You will help shape how data is presented and explored across our products, balancing user needs, technical considerations, and business goals. While rooted in the fast-paced environment of a modern newsroom, the role offers opportunities to work on data challenges and design patterns that are highly transferable across data-rich digital products and organisations.

About the role

• Translate complex datasets into clear, accessible charts, graphs, and visual narratives for a variety of audiences
• Design and develop interactive, visually compelling dashboards and reports
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
• Clearly communicate data visualisation concepts and visual approach rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences using industry-standard visualisation and prototyping tools
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in data visualisation and design, applying improvements where relevant

About you

• Demonstrated experience in data visualisation, including designing and implementing data-rich interfaces, dashboards, or analytical tools that help users understand and act on information
• Experience implementing data visualisations in code, or working closely with engineers to bring visual designs into production (including charts, dashboards, prototypes, and interactive experiences).
• Familiarity with charting libraries such as highcharts or d3.js or platforms such as Tableau
• Communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain data visualisation concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Awareness of current trends and best practices in data visualisation design, accessibility, and user experience
• Our current stack is listed below, but we believe skills are transferable, so do not require familiarity with any specific technologies or languages for this role:
  • Ophan, our in-house editorial analytics platform, uses Typescript and React on the frontend, and highcharts for charting
  • BigQuery, Tableau & Alation are also used across our data landscape

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV. We don't require a cover letter but we'll ask you a question about data visualisation as part of the application questionnaire. This question should take no longer than 5 minutes to answer, so please factor in the extra time when applying.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th July 2026.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

We value honesty in your application.

AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.

Benefits

• Holiday

  30 days’ annual leave per annum with a holiday purchase scheme (for permanent or fixed-term contract employees based in the UK).

• People policies

  We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees with IVF, menopause, baby loss and trans equality policies.

• Learn hub

  We invest in the growth and development of our colleagues. Our offering includes programmes, workshops, online resources and specialist training. There are dedicated areas for different departments giving you the resources you need, whatever your role.

• Healthcare

  We offer private healthcare for you and your family, as well as dental insurance.

• Pension

  Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5%, we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). You are also entitled to life cover and income protection.