Data Analyst (SQL, Python, Ms SQL)
Posted 1 day ago by Square One Resources
£275 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The Data Analyst role focuses on extracting, cleaning, and processing data using SQL and Python, primarily within MS SQL Server environments. The position requires a hands-on approach to data analysis, producing reports, and ensuring data quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong operational focus and be comfortable working with large datasets. This role is suited for individuals who enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract, clean, and process data using SQL (must be confident writing queries).
- Work with large datasets in MS SQL Server environments.
- Use Python for data manipulation, automation, and analysis tasks.
- Deliver regular and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders.
- Identify inconsistencies and resolve data issues to maintain data quality.
- Collaborate with the team to turn business questions into data-driven insights.
Key Skills:
- Professional experience in a data-focused role.
- Solid working knowledge of SQL - comfortable writing and troubleshooting queries.
- Proficient with Python, especially for data wrangling (eg, pandas).
- Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, accurate work.
- Happy working in a role that is more operational than strategic - this is about execution.
Salary (Rate): £275 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Data Analyst - SQL/Python/MS SQL
Location: London - up to 3 days per week
Salary/Rate: Up to £275 a day Outside IR35
Start Date: 04/08/24
Duration: March 2026
Company Introduction
We're looking for a hands-on Data Analyst who has experience digging into data, producing clean outputs, and getting answers from complex datasets. This is a data churning role, ideal for someone who is comfortable writing SQL, working with Python, and navigating MS SQL Server databases day-to-day.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Extract, clean, and process data using SQL (must be confident writing queries).
- Work with large datasets in MS SQL Server environments.
- Use Python for data manipulation, automation, and analysis tasks.
- Deliver regular and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders.
- Identify inconsistencies and resolve data issues to maintain data quality.
- Collaborate with the team to turn business questions into data-driven insights.
Required Skills/Experience
- Professional experience in a data-focused role.
- Solid working knowledge of SQL - comfortable writing and troubleshooting queries.
- Proficient with Python, especially for data wrangling (eg, pandas).
- Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, accurate work.
- Happy working in a role that is more operational than strategic - this is about execution.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience with reporting or dashboard tools (eg, Power BI, Excel, Tableau).
- Exposure to data pipelines or ETL processes.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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