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Data & Analytics Systems Analyst

Data & Analytics Systems Analyst

CompanyAnaplan
LocationMinneapolis, MN, USA
Salary$96000 – $137000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in system/data integration, or the development and implementation of enterprise/cloud software.
  • Strong experience designing and building solutions for data lakes and data warehouses, with required proficiency in Informatica Cloud for ETL pipelines.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
  • Expertise in data wrangling and query authoring in both SQL and NoSQL environments for structured and unstructured data.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud computing environments, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Proven experience with both RESTful and SOAP Web APIs.
  • Solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Assume ownership of the complete service lifecycle, ensuring the data and analytics services provided to business users are reliable, high-quality, and meet their needs.
  • Guide the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for the analytics team, from architecture and development to deployment and support, ensuring all activities align with stakeholder needs and service level agreements.
  • Design, implement, and manage our data platforms, including data lakes and data warehouses, and their associated integration pipelines, utilizing modern ETL tools.
  • Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for data wrangling, query authoring (SQL and NoSQL), and utilizing Web APIs (RESTful, SOAP) to ensure seamless service integration.
  • Establish and enforce data governance best practices—including data observability, cataloging, lineage, and quality assurance—to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the data services.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive business, functional, and technical documentation. Create unit/functional test cases, test scripts, and runbooks to ensure service reliability.
  • Work effectively with a cross-functional team of architects, data engineers, BI engineers, and business analysts to analyze requirements, troubleshoot major issues, and deliver effective solutions.
  • Manage incidents using systems like Jira or ServiceNow, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and create change management packages to continuously improve service performance and stability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Familiarity with Data Governance tools and processes (Data Observability, Quality, Cataloging, Lineage).
  • Previous experience with the Anaplan platform is a significant advantage.
  • Experience with enterprise risk management processes.