Data Analyst

Exeter
7 months ago
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  • Exeter, Devon (hybrid minimum of 2 days in the office you must be based locally)

  • Up to £45,000 per year

    The Opportunity:

    My client operate in the sustainability sector and are going through a period of technology transition as they build there all new Azure data lake and are currently on the lookout for an ambitious Data Analyst on a permanent basis.

    In this role you are responsible for analysing complex data to support the delivery of both reporting and project-based workflows where you will use your knowledge of data to identify new opportunities to explore as well as providing feedback and support the wider Engineering and Development teams.

    My client are passionate about finding someone who is able to tell stories with data that surface key metrics and measures in interactive and engaging ways.

    Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in a Data Analyst / Data Scientist / Data Engineer type of role previously

  • Experience with Power BI is an essential requirement for this role

  • SQL and Excel experience is essential to support the running of Internal and external reporting

  • Knowledge and experience of dimensional modelling, creating new, interactive and engaging reports based on stakeholder requirements

  • Knowledge and use in at least one analytical programming language (Python (preferred), R or Julia) this is desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of dimensional modelling with the ability to optimise workflows and analysis for map reduce processing

    Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Exeter, Devon and their ongoing growth plans??

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