Produces basic reports and dashboards from clean datasets under guidance.
Entry
Entry Level
Coding
Low
Key skills
Career overview
The Junior Data Analyst learns the craft by producing reports, dashboards and ad-hoc analyses from clean datasets, under the guidance of senior analysts. They build SQL skills, dashboarding basics and business understanding. The role leads to Data Analyst, BI Analyst or Analytics Engineer positions.
Main responsibilities
- Create data visualisations and stories
- Model and query relational databases
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
- Analyse application logs to identify root causes
- Escalate complex cases to the relevant technical team
- Mentor junior team members and review their work
- Respect SLA response and resolution targets
- Automate recurring tasks with scripts
- Guarantee data quality, freshness and lineage
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Less common
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Common entry point
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Common entry point
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Less common
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst
- Google Data Analytics Certificate
- Tableau Desktop Specialist
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Direct progression
Possible branches
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Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.
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Soft skills
- Technical curiosity
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
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