Data Analyst

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.

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