The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Associate Search Analyst (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Basic search platform operations, synonym list management, running pre-defined analytics reports, level-1 ticket resolution, understanding content sources.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently resolves routine search tickets independently.
- Proactively identifies and proposes solutions for small-scale relevance issues.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our core search platforms and content sources.
- Reliably maintains documentation for assigned tasks.
- 2
Data Analyst with KM Focus
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong data analysis skills (SQL, Python/R), experience with data visualisation, understanding of business intelligence tools, a keen interest in information retrieval and user behaviour.
You're ready to move on when
- Can independently extract, clean, and analyse complex datasets.
- Has experience translating data insights into actionable recommendations.
- Shows a clear passion for improving information accessibility and user experience.
- Has a basic understanding of how search engines work.
- 3
Junior Software Engineer (with Search Experience)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Strong programming skills (Python, Java), experience with APIs and data integration, understanding of system architecture, an interest in search engine internals.
You're ready to move on when
- Has built or maintained data pipelines or integrations.
- Comfortable working with RESTful APIs and JSON data.
- Demonstrates an ability to debug and fix code.
- Shows a clear interest in information retrieval systems and their optimisation.