Cloud Data Analyst (Remote), Experian Marketing Services

Company Description

About us, but we’ll be brief
Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years, we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

Experian Marketing Service’s mission is to accelerate client success through enabling ecosystems, partnerships, and marketing technology solutions. We help brands put people at the heart of their business and have meaningful interactions with their customers. 

We are looking for someone who can help our clients solve their marketing needs. You should have strong interpersonal, communication and closing skills built on a knowledge base and comfort level with data-driven marketing and advertising. You thrive in a fast-paced supportive environment and are comfortable serving as the trusted advisor throughout our client’s organization.

Job Description

The Cloud Data Analyst will be tasked with designing, developing, and maintenance of new and existing cloud-based (or similar) big data solutions. Actively working with management, the Cloud Data Analyst will coordinate job processing and development status based on contractual obligations and agreed-upon timelines and due dates. The Analyst will help team members with production and/or development-related tasks and supply direction and instruction, as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, create, and/or enhance database systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications 
• Help in writing new database programs and collaborate with senior staff to develop new systems
• Coordinate scheduling of project processing steps, monitor progress, and ensure completion 
• Analyze projects upon receipt for possible processing and scheduling problems
• Ensure completed testing of assigned projects, and review results for inconsistencies and inefficient coding
• Review output reports for accuracy and relay to proper personnel
• Maintain proper reports and/or set up ad-hoc reports using available software tools
• Perform departmental technical processing from set-up to execution
• Document changes and additions to existing system
• Communicate job process and keep proper team members informed of job status
• Prepare complex and detailed flow charts of existing databases including list maintenance, updates, and reports
• Monitor, evaluate, and present solutions to problem areas
• Participate in client and development meetings to figure out client or project needs
• Design, develop, and enhance existing databases, emphasizing processing efficiencies
• Work with team members to review project tasks, decide the base plan of action, and properly interpret processing specifications and instructions
• Define and implement new or enhanced processing standards and procedures
• Lead the preparation and completion of project documentation
• Recommend others on how systems interact with the processes created in the database
• Supply guidance to other team members to achieve project goals
• Lead a team in the design, development, and implementation of new databases or new procedures
• Help in the development of training sessions when technical advice is needed, and act as a technical resource to all Experian teams
• Advise developmental groups and client management on new or existing products

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of related work experience including database design and development
• Bachelor’s Degree with computer science coursework, or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of database systems
• Strong knowledge of programming, utilities, and open systems
• Strong SQL knowledge preferred 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Integration Services (SSIS) Packages (preferred), knowledge and experience of Cloud Computing with Snowflake, AWS, and/or GCP (preferred)

Perks:

• 20 days of vacation accrued annually, five sick days, and two volunteer days (plus twelve paid holidays)
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, with a bonus target of 15%
• This role can be 100% remote long-term or you can work out of one of our offices
• People-focused culture where personal and professional growth is prioritized
• Recognition and celebration of performance and achievements
• Power to bring your whole self to work – where your differences and values will be respected and celebrated
• Employee Resource Groups set up and run by employees, for emp