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SQL Data Analyst

RemoteSouth Africa only· UTC-6…UTC-5
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Role
Data Science
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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SQL Data Analyst with 7+ years supporting business stakeholders and collaborating with data engineers. Must be based in South Africa, work US Eastern/Central hours, and be equipment-ready for remote work. Advanced SQL and BI tools required.

Core skills

SQLBI tools

Optional skills

DatabricksSigma

What you'll do

  • Independently gather requirements for, prioritize, deliver, maintain, and continuously improve reusable data models, dashboards, analyses, A/B tests, and other data assets.
  • Act as the product manager and implementer for your domain's data offerings using advanced SQL and BI tools.
  • Become the subject matter expert for data within your business areas.
  • Identify opportunities for impact, proactively surface insights, support decision-making, and influence business strategy.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to business stakeholders while supporting other business areas as needed.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive data documentation, communicate updates to stakeholders, write user stories for data engineering, validate data mapping, conduct QA, and implement data quality monitoring.
  • Monitor the usage of data assets, increase data literacy, and promote self-service through BI tools by providing training, guidance, and ongoing support.
  • Work within a centralized data team using agile methodologies.
  • Collaborate with peer analysts through shared initiatives, shifting priorities, and code reviews to broaden your business and technical knowledge.
  • Partner with data architects, engineers, scientists, and analysts to help shape the vision and roadmap for the organization's data platform.
  • Define and track annual OKRs to measure your impact.

What they require

  • Applicants should be equipment ready (laptop, headset, etc.) to ensure a smooth start and seamless workflow.
  • 7+ years of experience as a Data Analyst supporting business stakeholders and collaborating with data engineers.
  • Preferred: experience in the energy or construction industry is a plus, but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and BI tools.
  • Strong track record of independently solving complex problems.
  • Passion for using data to drive business decisions and support sustainability initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and insights to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Proven initiative in improving processes, products, or services, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend creative, data-driven solutions.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Eagerness to understand business operations and apply that knowledge to support strategic decision-making.
  • Shift Schedule: US Eastern/Central Timezone.

Benefits

  • 100% Remote – work from the comfort of your home
Salary not disclosed