Senior Data Analyst

Cognify Search; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognify Search is seeking a Senior Data Analyst / Analytics Engineer who will own analytics work end to end for client projects. You will work across two projects at a time with clear scope and impact, shaping data models and insights from day one.

This senior, hands-on role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, stakeholder management, and a strong business understanding to turn data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst or Analytics Engineer.
• Advanced SQL skills and dbt experience.
• Ability to own deliverables from requirements to insights.
• Experience with customer, product, marketing or commercial data.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and shaping client requirements.
• Building robust, well-structured data models using dbt.
• Writing high-quality, performant SQL.
• Delivering insights through BI tools.
• Translating business questions into clear analytical outputs.
• Managing stakeholders directly and owning delivery from start to finish.

Skills

Advanced SQL

dbt

End-to-end ownership

Business analytics

Customer/product data

E-commerce exposure

Job description

Senior Data Analyst / Analytics Engineer

Location: Remote-first (UK) | Offices in Central London

We're working with a fast growing analytics specialist working with modern, data-driven businesses to help them understand customers, improve performance, and make better decisions with data.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst / Analytics Engineer who enjoys owning work end to end and working across a variety of projects. This is a senior, hands-on role with real responsibility, real influence, and plenty of room to grow.

The role

This is an analytics engineering-focused position where you’ll work closely with clients from day one. You’ll typically run two projects at a time, each with clear scope, impact, and visibility.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Gathering and shaping client requirements


• Building robust, well-structured data models using dbt


• Writing high-quality, performant SQL


• Delivering insights through BI tools


• Translating business questions into clear analytical outputs


• Managing stakeholders directly and owning delivery from start to finish

This is not a narrow reporting role. You’ll see the full lifecycle of analytics work and have real input into how projects are delivered.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst or Analytics Engineer


• Advanced SQL skills and dbt experience


• Confidence working end to end, from requirements through to insights


• Strong business understanding, not just technical execution


• Experience working with customer, product, marketing, or commercial data


• Bonus if you've had exposure to subscription or e-commerce businesses

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and impact, and who likes seeing their work used.