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 sch