Senior Data Analyst

Pearson; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to focus on data management and analytics. The role involves large data projects with a strong emphasis on data integrity, reporting, and collaboration with technical teams. Candidates should have experience in cloud environments, project delivery, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private pension with employer contributions

Health and dental insurance, eye tests

Stock options

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Cycle to work

Volunteering

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with large data projects in cloud environments.
• Proven track record in project delivery and data validation.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work with data pipelines for data integrity and reporting.
• Establish advanced reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with business SMEs, product owners, architects, and developers.

Skills

Jenkins

Terraform

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle APEX

PostgreSQL

Python

Data warehousing

BI design

CI/CD pipelines

Event-driven architecture

SQL scripting

Data ingestion

Stakeholder presentation skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

Job Type: Full-time

Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery

Location: Rotherham, Manchester, or London

About Pearson: At Pearson, we 'add life to a lifetime of learning' to help everyone realize their potential. Founded in 1844, with over 20,000 employees, we create high-quality, digital-first, accessible, and sustainable learning resources worldwide.

About Pearson Assessment Services: We support UK and international education markets by providing assessment services, project management, and technical solutions, delivering exams to over a million students annually in more than 80 countries.

About the Role: We seek a Data Management & Analytics Analyst experienced in large data projects, focusing on data integrity, transformation, and reporting. The role involves working with data pipelines, establishing advanced reporting platforms, and collaborating with business SMEs, product owners, architects, and developers.

Candidate Profile: Ideal candidates will have experience with complex data projects, preferably in cloud environments, and a proven track record in project delivery and data validation. Strong communication skills are essential for stakeholder engagement and technical explanations.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Jenkins, Terraform (Infrastructure as code)
• JIRA, Confluence, Trello (Agile methodology)
• MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle APEX, PostgreSQL (Technical knowledge)
• Python (Scripting)
• Data warehousing, BI design, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architecture
• SQL scripting, large-scale data environments, data ingestion
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder presentation skills

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private pension with employer contributions
• Health and dental insurance, eye tests
• Stock options, flexible working, wellbeing programs
• Cycle to work, volunteering, gym discounts

Location & Working Arrangements: Offices in Manchester, Rotherham, or London. Hybrid work with visits to the office once a week, subject to change.

Diversity and Inclusion: We value an inclusive culture that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities.

Application Process: Submit an updated CV and optional cover letter in English. For questions, contact us. We look forward to your application!