Qvest is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specialized in Data & Analytics to support our enterprise data architecture. In this role, you will ensure seamlessly integrated, high-quality data across systems and business units. We are looking for a hands-on technical data consultant who can successfully work across projects, teams, and stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Perform hands-on development by coding in SQL and occasionally Python, creating data visualizations in Tableau, Power BI, or similar, and designing data models in platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks
Design, deploy, and continuously optimize end-to-end data pipelines and analytical environments using BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Looker
Participate on project teams through all core project phases, including project setup, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment
Be the expert in various client meetings such as stakeholder interviews & workshops
Understand, develop and articulate complex business challenges into actionable plans with clear and concise communication
Proactively identify risks, issues and provide mitigation strategies
Contribute to internal growth initiatives including mentorship, recruitment, strategy and/or methodology enhancement
What You'll Bring
Eagerness to participate in a best-in-class data practice
Hands-on experience building, managing, and optimizing enterprise data solutions using BigQuery, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Looker
3+ years Project Management, Process, Implementation, and SDLC experience working closely with data professionals in an Agile environment
Experience with client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, meeting facilitation & presentation creation, and deliverable review/approval sessions
5+ years in a consulting role or a data-focused role and strong experience with SQL in particular in platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Teradata, Redshift, BigQuery, MS SQL Server or similar
Experience designing and building relational database and/or data warehouses
Hands-on experience with business driven / self-service BI, using tools similar to Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc.
A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Preferred Skills
Experience in Media & Entertainment and/or Consumer Products industries
Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, CapGemini, PWC)
Cloud computing experience, whether with AWS or other vendors
Ability to automate data-related tasks using scripts and programming languages
Ability to profile, explore, and analyze data to identify common data patterns
Ability to present data solutions to business stakeholders with clear business acumen
Familiarity with dbt (https://getdbt.com)
Travel Requirements
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