About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This is a contract Data Analyst role supporting two major system modernization projects. The assignment is expected to last at least 6 months, likely closer to 12 months. The Confidential Client seeks someone who can quickly learn internal systems, contribute independently, and support data analytics, automation, and reporting initiatives.

• Location: Raleigh, NC (hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
• Duration: Contract (6–12 months)
• Experience: Open to entry-level through senior candidates — skills and education will determine fit
• Industry: IT
• Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 USD per hour

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What you’ll do

• Develop and execute complex SQL queries for analysis and reporting.
• Access, manage, and analyze data in Snowflake.
• Build and maintain automation and ETL scripts using Python.
• Use Databricks for data processing and scripting (nice-to-have; trainable with strong Python skills).
• Create dashboards and visualizations in Power BI (DAX experience beneficial).
• Support large-scale system modernization and migration efforts.
• Communicate analysis and findings to stakeholders and team members.
• Rapidly learn business processes, data sources, and project requirements to become an independent contributor.

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Required skills

• SQL (non-negotiable) — strong querying and data manipulation experience.
• Python (non-negotiable) — used for automation, scripting, and data workflows.
• Power BI — dashboard development and visualization; DAX experience a plus.

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Preferred skills

• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Experience with automation and data engineering workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

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Soft skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Fast learner with ability to ramp up quickly
• Self-starter who can work independently after onboarding
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills

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Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline

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Interview & hiring details

• Interview process: Typically one 30–45 minute virtual interview; a second round may occur if needed.
• Work schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite / 3 days remote).
• Status: Contract role; open to a wide range of experience levels.
• Employer: Confidential Client (through Careertakes).

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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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