Data Analyst | Offshore

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

Job summary

Photon in Chennai, India seeks a Data Analyst to collect, interpret, and present data to inform business decisions. You will build dashboards, write SQL, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires 3+ years in data analysis, strong SQL, Excel, and BI tool experience. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and KPI tracking are central to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Statistics/Data Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data manipulation.
• Experience with Excel and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; experience with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports with Power BI or Tableau.
• Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Define and track KPIs to support performance analysis.
• Present findings to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Support data-driven process improvements and ad hoc requests.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Communication

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Stats/Data Science)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Description - Data Analyst Position Overview

We are looking for a Data Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business and operational decision-making. The role involves working with large datasets, developing dashboards and reports, and translating data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Perform data cleansing, validation, reconciliation, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Define and track KPIs and metrics to support business performance analysis.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Support data-driven process improvements and ad-hoc analytical requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data manipulation.
• Experience with Excel and BI/visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with relational databases and large datasets.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python for data analysis and automation.
• Knowledge of ETL/data pipelines and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to statistical analysis, forecasting, or machine learning concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments.