Job type
PermanentLocation
GlasgowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Data & Advanced AnalyticsIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Up to £45,000
Data Analyst - 6 months (FTC), £45k, Glasgow
Your New Company and Role
Hays' client is a leading Scottish public sector organisation. You will play a crucial role in their data migration project, transitioning data from our current system to a new platform.
In this role, you will:
- Cleanse and transform data from the current system for migration to the new platform.
- Map external data sources, interfaces, and third-party systems.
- Document off-system data sources and identify critical data for inclusion in the transformation activity.
- Evaluate localised reporting activities and determine gaps in specified reporting.
- Analyse off-system data sources and documents for digitisation.
- Ensure data compliance with GDPR and retention policies.
- Support the development and implementation of tools for data identification and archiving.
- Support the cataloguing and mapping of data fields used in critical processes.
What You Will Need to Succeed
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
- Knowledge and experience with ETL methodologies and practices.
- Understanding of data cleanse principles and the ability to apply them across large data sets.
- Ability to understand systems topography and develop maps to trace data lineage.
- Experience maintaining data dictionaries and recording data items and validation criteria.
- Knowledge of data compliance and GDPR practices and policies.
- Experience with data retention schedules and archiving principles.
- Ability to map data flow between systems.
- Experience with exchanging data between systems using interfaces and APIs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the organisation.
- Experience with project lifecycle and testing methodologies within a deployment setting.
The following skills and experience are desirable for this role:
- SQL skills for developing and interrogating views within non-production environments.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and SharePoint skills.
- Experience with automated testing tools.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
