Giga Giglet – Tech Jobs & Career Updates in the U.S.: Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Memphis

Duration: 12 Month Contract + Possible Extensions

Start Date: ASAP

Number of Openings: 1

Short Description: We are looking for a very specific skillset with a minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in: Ability to analyze data, develop data queries in Teradata/Hadoop/SQL environments, develop algorithms in SAS, use of SPSS, machine learning, text analytics. Looking for a Data Analyst who can focus on SQL and Teradata capture for analysis.

Skillset:

Architectural Engineering/Mentor, C/C++, Cisco, DB2, HTML, JAVA (Specialty), Mainframe APPN, MS Access, Oracle, PL/SQL, SAS (Specialty), SQL, SQL/DS, Teradata, Visual Basic

Additional Required Skills:

Hadoop, Spark, Python, R, SAS, SPSS, Tableau

Job Details:

Critical skills to include proven experience in SQL and MS SQL (creating queries, reading queries, development in environment), Tableau, complex databases, unstructured data, design/test/developing, analytical thinking, documentation, problem resolution, customer research, process design, being a solid team player and working as part of a team environment, business acumen, communication skills, curiosity to learn and discover new ideas and ways to improve the business.

Summary:

· Responsible for writing programs to maintain and control computer systems software for operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.

· Responsible for creating the software platform, and then fine-tuning the final program after it has been made.

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor's degree/equivalent in computer science, MIS or related discipline

· 5+ years’ experience in systems development and skills/platform/environment requested by FedEx management

Skills and Competencies:

· Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

· Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models

· Knowledge of niche computer software, such as Oracle, CSharp.net, Lawson, etc.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

· Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

· Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met

· Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design

· Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications

· Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration