Data Lead

As a Data lead at NxtWave, you will lead end-to-end analytics projects, turning complex datasets into actionable insights for business decision-making for a business unit. You will define key metrics, design data models, and mentor junior analysts while driving automation and self-serve analytics across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end analytical projects

  — from understanding business problems to delivering actionable insights using data-driven approaches

• Mentor analysts

  , ensuring the delivery of accurate and insightful reports and dashboards

• Analyze trends and root causes

  , define or improve KPIs, and provide recommendations that drive business decisions

• Collaborate with stakeholders

  to gather requirements, align priorities, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes

• Work with cross-functional teams

  — including engineering, product, and management to define data needs and identify process improvements

• Ensure data quality, access control, and governance

  , following organizational guidelines and best practices

• Recommend improvements in data collection methods

  and promote strong data governance practices

• Drive automation and self-serve analytics initiatives

  to improve efficiency and reduce manual efforts

• Maintain key business metrics, documentation etc.,

  for consistency and knowledge sharing

• Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices

  in data analysis and visualization

• Exhibit ownership and accountability

  for team performance, outcomes, and continuous improvement

Skills Required:

• Advanced SQL skills

  — ability to write optimized queries and handle large datasets

• Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses

  — BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift

• Strong experience with data visualization tools

  such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio

• Proficiency in defining key business metrics

  and identifying the right data points

  required for projects and analyses

• Experience with data transformation tools

  such as

  dbt (Data Build Tool)

• Good understanding of statistics

• Ability to analyze data using tools like

  Google Sheets/Excel and Python

• Strong data storytelling and visualization sense

• Experience in automating data workflows

  and

  enabling self-serve analytics

• Understanding of ML,AI concepts -

  prior working experience is a plus

• Attention to detail

  with a logical and structured approach to problem-solving

• Ability to work independently

  , manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines

• Mentorship capability

  — guide and support junior analysts

Languages Known:

• Need proficiency in English

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in the field of Analytics

Work Location:

• Hyderabad

Working Days:

• 5 - Day Week