Blockchain Data Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative data-driven environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Data Analyst in Upington to extract, analyze, and interpret complex on-chain data. You will produce actionable insights to drive business decisions and collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing teams to deliver reports and visualizations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, understanding market trends, user behavior, and network activity within the crypto space. A data-savvy analyst with 2+ years experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of data analysis experience, with exposure to blockchain/crypto data.
• Proficiency in SQL and data analysis tools (Python with Pandas, R).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Metabase).
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals and transaction explorers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from blockchain sources (on-chain, APIs, databases).
• Analyze blockchain transaction patterns, network activity, and token flows.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and trends for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and risks based on data analysis, providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection and storage processes.
• Stay informed about new data analysis techniques and blockchain data tools.

Skills

SQL

Python (Pandas)

R

Data Visualization

Blockchain basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Metabase

SQL tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-savvy and analytical Blockchain Data Analyst to join their team in Upington . In this role, you will be responsible for extracting, analyzing, and interpreting complex blockchain data to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. You will work closely with engineering, product, and marketing teams to understand data needs and deliver valuable reports and visualizations. This is a fantastic opportunity to delve deep into the world of on-chain data and contribute to the strategic direction of a company operating within the dynamic crypto and blockchain space. Your insights will be crucial for understanding market trends, user behavior, and network activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and transform data from various blockchain sources (on-chain, APIs, databases).
• Analyze blockchain transaction patterns, network activity, and token flows.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and trends for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and risks based on data analysis, providing strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection and storage processes.
• Stay informed about new data analysis techniques and blockchain data tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, with some exposure to blockchain or cryptocurrency data.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python with Pandas, R).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Metabase).
• Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals and transaction explorers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and data analytics certifications.
• A collaborative and data-driven work environment.