Data Analyst

SourcingXPress; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Benefits/Accident Cover

Flexi Office Working Hours

Fast paced start-up

Job summary

A rapidly expanding online retailer in Chennai seeks a data analyst to conduct exploratory data analysis and develop insights based on large data sets. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, have proficiency in SQL and Python, and be comfortable working in a Linux environment. Responsibilities include conducting thorough data analyses, generating hypotheses, and preparing reports to present key findings. The role offers competitive salary and flexible office working hours.

Qualifications

• Exceptional ability to organize and interpret large sets of data.
• Ability to gather insights into clear, CXO-ready summaries.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL for effective data extraction.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in statistics and statistical tools.
• High proficiency in using Python (specifically Polars or Pandas) for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to identify underlying patterns.
• Develop hypotheses based on initial data exploration to explain business outcomes.
• Prepare and present comprehensive EDA reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Business Intelligence Synthesis

SQL Mastery

Statistical Proficiency

Python/Polars

Modern Data Stack Familiarity

Linux Familiarity

Job description

Job Description

OJ Commerce (OJC), a rapidly expanding and profitable online retailer, is headquartered in Florida, USA, with a fully-functional office in Chennai, India. We deliver exceptional value to our customers by harnessing cutting‑edge technology, fostering innovation, and establishing strategic brand partnerships to enable a seamless, enjoyable shopping experience featuring high‑quality products at unbeatable prices. Our advanced, data‑driven system streamlines operations with minimal human intervention.

Our extensive product portfolio encompasses over a million SKUs and more than 2,500 brands across eight primary categories. With a robust presence on major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, Home Depot, and eBay, we directly serve consumers in the United States. As we continue to forge new partner relationships, our flagship website, www.ojcommerce.com, has rapidly emerged as a top‑performing e-commerce channel, catering to millions of customers annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep‑Dive Exploration: Conducting thorough exploratory data analysis to identify underlying patterns, anomalies, and relationships within complex data sets.
• Hypothesis Generation: Developing hypotheses based on initial data exploration to explain business outcomes. Scientific Validation: Designing experiments to collect additional data and validate these hypotheses when required.
• Insight Communication: Preparing and presenting comprehensive EDA reports to stakeholders, highlighting significant findings and strategic recommendations.

Skills Required

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to organize and interpret large sets of data to discern patterns and derive meaningful insights relevant to the business.
• Business Intelligence Synthesis: Ability to gather insights into clear, CXO-ready summaries that highlight strategic recommendations rather than just technical metrics.
• SQL Mastery: Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL necessary for effective data extraction and exploration. Exceptional ability to write complex, performant queries to extract data varied sources and data environments.
• Statistical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in statistics and statistical tools to summarize key findings accurately.
• Python/Polars: High proficiency in using Python (specifically Polars or Pandas) for data manipulation. You prefer code‑based solutions over manual spreadsheets for scalability and reproducibility.
• Modern Data Stack Familiarity: Experience working with (or a strong desire to learn) Apache Iceberg, DuckDB, and PySpark for managing large‑scale data analysis.
• Linux Familiarity: Comfortable working in a Linux environment via terminal/SSH to manage Python environments and background services.

Nice To Have

• Statistical Modelling: Familiarity with time series analysis, cohort analysis, cluster analysis, or simulations. Ad‑Tech.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the structure of Amazon Advertising reports and keyword match‑type competition.
• Automation: Experience with basic CI/CD or automation scripts to keep data pipelines and apps updated without manual intervention.
• Machine Learning: Experience in building and implementing ML models or Decision Support Systems.
• Advanced Analytics: Exposure to text analytics, NLP, or LLM/RAG application development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits/Accident Cover
• Flexi Office Working Hours
• Fast paced start‑up