Data Analyst

Landmark Information Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in Exeter seeks a Data Analyst to manage the quality and efficiency of critical datasets. This role involves collaboration with team members, contributing to cloud migration projects, and providing insights based on technical expertise in data analysis. Candidates should possess a GIS-related qualification or equivalent experience, proficiency in SQL and Python, and knowledge of database technologies. The position offers opportunities for professional development and team contribution.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive with a desire to understand and resolve problems.
• Effective communicator able to manage work for self and junior team members.
• Experience in public or private cloud-based data tooling & storage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and currency of datasets.
• Support the wider business on dataset-related matters.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in dataset maintenance activities.

Skills

GIS knowledge

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT processes

Data curation

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in GIS or Data related discipline

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL/GIS

FME Form/Flow

Job description

The Data Analyst is the subject matter expert for a set of datasets that underpin Landmark’s many products and services. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and currency of the datasets as well as providing support to the wider business on the subject matter.

As the dataset owner you will have the scope to identify and implement any efficiencies whilst performing maintenance activities on the datasets, collaborating with colleagues to share ideas and experiences. You will also be required to support wider team and company improvements and initiatives such as Cloud migration.

In addition, the team also gets involved in project work where you may be asked to contribute based on your technical or domain expertise.

About You

The Data Analyst will be inquisitive with a desire to understand and resolve problems. You will also be an effective communicator, with the ability to plan, allocate and manage work for yourself and junior team members. You will also have/be:

• A qualification in GIS or Data related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Practical experience of working in a data analysis or data curation role
• Practical experience of authoring ETL/ELT processes following current best data governance practises, of problem-solving, and finding efficiencies in already existing data pipelines using technologies such as FME Form/Flow
• Knowledge and experience of languages such as SQL and Python
• Practical experience of database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server or PostgreSQL/GIS
• Experience in public or private cloud based data tooling & storage experience