Data Analyst (m/f/d)

Halian; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is seeking a full-time Data Analyst in Dubai. The candidate must have over 5 years of experience in analytics and BI, with strong SQL and Power BI skills at the core. Responsibilities include transforming data into insights, automating analysis using Python, and ensuring data quality across various reports. This role offers a competitive opportunity to drive innovations in data analysis and representation for business solutions.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion policies

Opportunities for professional growth

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics/BI roles delivering business-facing insights.
• Strong SQL skills for large datasets, including performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Power BI for data modelling and DAX.

Responsibilities

• Translate business questions into metrics and analyses.
• Build and maintain Power BI models and implement security.
• Automate data analysis using Python.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Power BI

Python

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s in Data/Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Business Analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

Snowflake

Azure Data Lake

Python (pandas, NumPy)

Job description

A global technology solutions provider specializing in data-driven insights and digital transformation is seeking a Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience. This role is on-site and full-time. The ideal candidate will transform complex data into actionable insights, owning requirements gathering, data exploration, Power BI modeling, and automation using Python, with strong SQL skills at the core. Exposure to Snowflake and Azure is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Analytics: Translate business questions into metrics, analyses, and clear recommendations; manage intake, scope, and delivery timelines.
• Reporting & BI: Build and maintain Power BI models (star schema), DAX measures, Power Query transformations; implement Row level security, refresh schedules
• Analysis & Storytelling: Analyse patterns and changes, find what’s causing them, and explain the results clearly with easy-to-read charts.
• SQL & Data Prep: Write optimized SQL (CTEs, window functions) to extract, shape, and validate data from DW/lake and operational systems.
• Automation: Use Python (pandas, NumPy) to automate recurring analysis and data quality checks; package reusable notebooks/scripts.
• Excel Power User: Pivot tables, advanced formulas (INDEX/XMATCH), Power Query; quick ad-hoc analysis and reconciliation.
• Data Quality & Governance: Define KPIs, document logic/lineage, build QA checks, and ensure consistency across reports.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics/BI roles delivering business-facing insights and dashboards.
• Strong SQL across large datasets; comfort with performance tuning and data validation.
• Proficiency in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, Power Query) and Excel (advanced).
• Working Python for data manipulation/automation (pandas, NumPy).
• Solid business communication— problem framing, solution recommendations, concise insights, and decision influence.
• Bachelor’s in Data/Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Snowflake
• Knowledge of Azure data services— especially Azure Data Lake (plus ADF/Databricks familiarity).
• Power BI Service admin basics (gateways, workspace governance, refresh troubleshooting).

Key Competencies

• Analytical rigor & problem solving
• Data storytelling & visualization craft
• Ownership, prioritization, and delivery focus
• Stakeholder management & expectation setting
• Quality mindset (testing, documentation, reproducibility)

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of analytics with agreed acceptance criteria
• Accuracy/consistency of KPIs vs. source systems
• Adoption/usage of dashboards; stakeholder satisfaction
• Reduction of manual effort via automation/re-usable assets
• Measurable impact on business outcomes (e.g., revenue lift, cost savings, SLA improvements)

Tools & Environment

Power BI (Desktop/Service), SQL (Snowflake/SQL Server/Postgres), Excel, Python, Azure Data Lake/ADF (exposure), SharePoint/Teams.

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

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