Data Analyst/Data Engineer

Hi,

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst/ Data Engineer to join our consulting team for a remote engagement with a client headquartered in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with large-scale data pipelines, real-time streaming technologies, and cloud-based big data platforms. This role requires strong expertise in Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and data ingestion frameworks, along with hands-on experience in Azure, SQL, and Snowflake.

Title: Data Analyst/Data Engineer

Location: Remote (Client based in Boston, MA)

Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)

 Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst with 12+ years of overall professional experience, who excels at advanced complex SQL, end-to-end reporting solutions, and Power BI report development. This role involves working directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, designing efficient data structures, and independently building advanced Power BI dashboards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise paired with the ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders, ensuring insights align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced SQL skills to develop, optimize, and manage complex queries for data analysis.
• Design and implement end-to-end reporting solutions, including data extraction, transformation, and presentation.
• Independently develop interactive and visually compelling Power BI dashboards that meet business requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document reporting needs, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
• Extract, prepare, and transform data from Snowflake EDW to support Power BI reporting and analytics, and create the metrics needed to support data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Power BI developers and support them with metrics for business reporting in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Collaborate with data engineers to optimize data pipelines and structures for reporting purposes.
• Continuously monitor and enhance Power BI dashboards and underlying data models for accuracy and performance.
• Document reporting workflows, data models, and dashboard designs comprehensively.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in reporting workflows.
• Stay updated with the latest Power BI features and best practices in data visualization and analytics.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of overall professional experience, including 5+ years in data analysis, modeling, and Power BI report development.
• Proven expertise in creating and optimizing complex SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience developing advanced Power BI dashboards with strong visual storytelling capabilities.
• Experience working with Snowflake EDW or similar data warehouses.
• Strong understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to independently work with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer