Data Analyst (6 Months FTC)

Work where work matters. Elevate your career at Qodea, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA. We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet. You will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work. Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you'll be proud to tell your friends about. Qodea is built for what's next. An environment where your skills will evolve at the frontier of innovation and AI, ensuring continuous growth and development. We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our Professional Services team. This role requires the applicant to be based in or around UK, Leicester, and be able to travel to a customer's office in Leicester at least 3 days a week. We look for people who embody: Innovation to solve the hardest problems. ‍Accountability for every result. ‍Integrity always. About The Role • Serve as a Senior Data Analyst, leveraging cloud technology skills in a dynamic and evolving consulting environment • Solve complex customer-facing challenges, helping diverse organizations to create and modernize data analytics platforms as they move to the cloud • Analyze and define project requirements, and manage the end-to-end execution process • Liaise with multiple stakeholders daily to ensure the timely delivery of appropriate outputs in accordance with project plans and deadlines • Investigate and utilize a wide variety of new and available technologies and software This role is designed for impact, and we believe our best work happens when we connect. While we operate a flexible model, we expect you to spend time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops. What You'll Do • Use your significant experience of working with Looker Enterprise to analyze and define project requirements, and manage the end-to-end execution process of migrating their current reporting suite to Looker Enterprise • Deepen your understanding of the Looker BI Suite and Big Query, as well as surrounding GCP concepts such as IAM roles, Logging and Monitoring • Understand customer business requirements and advise the best way to fulfil these with the data and tools available • Investigate data necessary to achieve desired business outcomes • Concisely and thoroughly document processes relating to customer data requirements • Provide training and pair-programming sessions for clients to upskill them in using Looker and associated GCP services • Develop internal tooling, and improve processes, for the wider data analytics team and Qodea business. You will love to find ways to do things better Requirements What Success Looks Like • Significant professional experience working in a Data Analytics role, ideally in a customer facing consultancy role • Professional hands-on experience working with Looker Enterprise (including instance management, LookML development, user access set-up and building visualisations) and Looker Studio (Looker Studio Pro experience is desirable) • Strong data processing experience and understanding of developing against common database technologies (such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc) • Understanding of developing visualisations and reports using BI solutions (such as Looker, Google Data Studio, Tableau, PowerBI, etc) • Comprehensive problem-solving skills and proven ability to apply creative and innovative thinking, identify and support the resolution of data quality and integrity issues • Confident in presenting findings in an effective, structured and actionable way to a wide set of audiences with varying levels of understanding • Excellent planning, prioritisation, organisational and time management skills, being able to work both as part of a team and independently, and delegate tasks to team members where appropriate • Ability to meet regular and ad hoc deadlines, working under project plans and deadlines Benefits Compensation and Financial Wellbeing • Competitive base salary • Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one • Discretionary company bonus scheme • 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one • Employee referral scheme • Tech Scheme Health and Wellness • Private medical insurance from day one • Optical and dental cash back scheme • Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy • EAP service • Cycle to Work scheme Work-Life Balance and Growth • 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) • An extra paid day off for your birthday • Ten paid learning days per year • Flexible working hours • Market-leading parental leave • Sabbatical leave (after five years) • Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year) • Industry-recognised training and certifications • Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform • Clear opportunities for career development • Length of Service Awards • Regular company events Diversity and Inclusion At Qodea, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.