About the Role :
We are seeking a highly skilled Big Data Analyst to join our data-driven team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing large datasets to uncover insights, trends, and opportunities that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
You will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to transform raw data into actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities :
- Collect, process, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
- Utilize big data tools and technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data analytics solutions.
- Identify data quality issues and work with engineering teams to resolve them.
- Apply statistical methods and predictive analytics to generate insights and support business forecasting.
- Conduct root cause analysis of business problems using data.
- Continuously optimize data analysis processes and implement automation where possible.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging big data technologies to recommend improvements.
- Support data governance and compliance efforts by ensuring data privacy and security protocols.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.Proven experience 3+ as a Big Data Analyst or similar role.Strong proficiency with big data platforms like Hadoop Ecosystem (HDFS, MapReduce), Apache Spark,and Kafka.
Hands-on experience with data querying languages such as SQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase).Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala is a plus.Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in Agile teams and using project management tools(ref : hirist.tech)