Data Analyst (Intermediate and Senior)

Cognizant; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Data Analyst in Dublin, Ireland, to lead Business Intelligence initiatives and own complex data projects. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in SQL development and data visualization.

The role involves managing stakeholder relationships, performing advanced data analysis, and generating insights. Ideal candidates will have expertise in architecting data dashboards using tools like BigQuery and Tableau, along with strong communication skills for engaging with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in SQL development and data analysis.
• Proven expertise in architecting interactive data dashboards using leading BI tools.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills for executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical Business Intelligence initiatives and own end-to-end projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and basic project management tasks.
• Perform advanced data analysis and generate insights from complex data.

Skills

SQL development

Advanced data analysis

Data visualization

Business Intelligence strategy development

Leadership

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BigQuery

Spark SQL

Amazon Redshift

Tableau Server

Job description

Work Mode: Office Based

Mon-Fri (9:00 - 18:00) Work from Office 5 days/week

Office Location

Dublin Office Address Details: Pinnacle 2 Eastpoint Business Park, Alfie Byrne Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 P580

We are currently hiring for this role at two seniority levels to support the growth of our team. We welcome applications from both experienced Data Analysts and more senior professionals, with responsibilities and scope tailored accordingly. The role offers opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects, with expectations adjusted based on experience, including ownership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical depth. Candidates will be assessed and aligned to the appropriate level during the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Business Intelligence Leadership & End to End Ownership
• Stakeholder Management, Basic Project Management and Excellent written & verbal communication in English
• Advanced Data Analysis and Insight Generation
• Efficient & Scalable Data Infrastructure Design, Implementation, Optimization and QC
• Geo Spatial Data or Massive Internet Data Product Understanding, Experience or Initiatives
• Excellent problem solving ability with a mindset to quickly adapt to dynamic business needs and nuances

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional technical work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in SQL development, advanced data analysis, data visualization, and Business Intelligence strategy development within a corporate environment.
• Essential: Proven expertise in architecting and maintaining interactive data dashboards using leading BI tools (e.g., BigQuery, Spark SQL, Amazon Redshift, Tableau Server) and a strong portfolio demonstrating complex reporting and visualization solutions.
• Demonstrated mastery in developing and optimizing code projects using SQL/BigQuery with a focus on logical data manipulation and automation. Experience with python/ R is good to have but not required.
• Exceptional leadership, verbal, and written English communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex, high-stakes data findings to executive-level audiences and manage cross‑functional stakeholder expectations.
• Highly Desirable: Extensive domain knowledge and proven experience working with large-scale, complex geospatial datasets or in the maps/navigation industry.