About the job
SlashData is the leading research company in the developer economy: We help the world understand developers and developers understand the world. We survey 40,000+ developers annually – across mobile, IoT, desktop, cloud, AR/VR, web, games, data science, and machine learning – to help clients such as Microsoft, Facebook, Google and Amazon understand who developers are, what tools they love or hate and where they are going next.
We’re now looking for a full-time, Junior Data Analyst to help drive insights out of a wealth of data points relating to developer activity. You’ll be working based anywhere in Europe working from home or a co-working space to support our distributed team.
Who we’re looking for
As a Junior Data Analyst, you will have at least 1 year of working experience in data analysis. You will be fearless in number crunching and keen to show-off your pivots and visualisations with eye-candy that begs to differ from boring Excel charts.
You will have undertaken many data analysis projects where your attention to detail would impress.
What you’ll be doing
- Handling clients data requests, preparing tables and charts and communicating results.
- Assisting the other analysts with data analysis as needed.
- Validating the data shown in our dashboards.
- Supporting other internal teams, such as sales and developer outreach, with any data requests.
- Running data analysis using Python and Excel.
What we are looking for
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage your time effectively.
- Fearless in data analysis and number crunching in Python and Excel.
- Background in statistics, mathematics or applied economics.
- Excellent MS Office skills.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience as an analyst.
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written).
Bonus points for
- Data modelling skills.
- A passion for technology, and an understanding of how it’s impacting people’s lives.
- Good quantitative research skills.
Key Success Metrics
You will be successful in the role if in the first 6 months you have:
- Become a dependable team member.
- Fully familiarised yourself with our survey datasets and our internal Python library for data analysis.
- Delivered at least 10 sets of data tables and/or graphs in response to client requests.
What we offer
- Opportunity to make a difference as part of the leading research company in the developer economy
- Part of an entrepreneurial company that’s raising the bar, and calling the trends of the developer economy
- Opportunity to work with some of the biggest tech brands in the world
- International team, great work atmosphere & flexible working environment
- Competitive salary + bonus twice yearly based on performance
- You will never work on your birthday – we automatically give you this day off
- Annual training budget to develop your skills and career
- Home office set up budget
- Annual allowance to spend on co-working with your colleagues
- Monthly book allowance from Amazon, on any book you like
- Spotify Premium subscription or Netflix vouchers