Data Scientist / Data Analyst - BIG Data, Hadoop, SQL, Nosql

My client are a large data analytics & market intelligence specialist who are looking for a full-time addition to take on the challenge of mining our ever growing dataset and provide the BI needed to empower rapid and effective decision making. This role would suit an experienced Data Scientist or possibly a transitional/former DBA / BI Developer who is looking to leverage their skills and experience with SQL to move into Big Data.

Desired Skills & Experience

What You'll Do:
* Write and run SQL (HiveQL) queries against Hadoop implementation to mine dataset for different applications
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify reports that need to be developed in response to queries relating to corporate KPIs, monetisation, user progression, balancing and other measures of activity
* Make extensive use of Excel and Google Spreadsheets to process datasets into a format consumable by stakeholders
* Develop and maintain BI reports populated by query results or other derivative datasets
* Recommend data-points that should be tracked where reporting deficiencies are identified

Required experience and skills:
* BS/MS in Computer Science or comparable experience
* 3yrs+ professional use of SQL
* 5yrs+ professional of Microsoft Excel for reports, charts, formulas etc.
* Able to communicate well in English and able to work in a start-up environment

Additional experience/skills of benefit:
* Previous experience with Hadoop / HiveQL
* Big Data mining experience

Relevant technology :
* Hadoop / HiveQL
* SQL / NOSQL
* Excel / Google Docs Spreadsheets

Location:
* EITHER Leeds or Manchester (this position can be based from either of my clients offices)

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