(USA) Data Analyst II
The Data Analyst II at Confidential Client is responsible for supporting release validation, cross-product testing, and ensuring data quality by identifying and analyzing discrepancies before deployment. This role collaborates closely with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to validate critical business metrics, investigate defects, and drive resolution using data analysis, automation, and AI-driven tools to enhance testing efficiency and product reliability.
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About the Role
Our confidential client is hiring a Data Analyst II to support data quality, release validation, and cross-product testing. You will work with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to identify and resolve data discrepancies, validate business-critical metrics, and help prevent issues before deployment. This role emphasizes SQL and Python skills, cloud data platform experience (e.g., BigQuery), test automation, and a passion for improving testing efficiency through automation and AI-driven tools.
What You’ll Do
- Support release validation, cross-product testing, and data quality assurance activities
- Identify and analyze data discrepancies prior to deployment to prevent business-impacting issues
- Validate business-critical metrics and investigate defects to ensure product quality and reliability
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to translate findings into actionable solutions and drive issue resolution
- Leverage data analysis, automation, and agentic AI tools to improve testing efficiency and accelerate delivery
What You’ll Bring
- Strong SQL skills and experience writing complex queries for analysis and validation
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, and automation
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., BigQuery) and working with large-scale data pipelines
- Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks (experience with Playwright is a plus)
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and a continuous-improvement mindset
Minimum Qualifications
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field
- Option 2: 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with retail analytics platforms and workflows
- Experience with profit & loss responsibility or retail business metrics
- Strong background in test automation, release validation, and quality assurance practices
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $70,000 - $130,000 (USD)
- Additional compensation may include annual/quarterly performance bonuses and equity or stock awards (role-dependent)
- Health benefits (medical, vision, dental), 401(k), company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off (PTO), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave
- Educational benefits and tuition assistance programs (role and eligibility dependent)
- Employee discounts, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement (where applicable), and other benefits per company policy
The confidential client maintains a drug-free workplace and may have policies regarding substance use and workplace safety. Benefit eligibility and details depend on job classification and length of employment.
Location
Primary location: Bentonville, AR (on-site or hybrid as defined by the confidential client)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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