Data Design Specialist

Data Design Specialist

The Data Design Specialist is responsible for flexibly supporting the successful delivery of improvements to our data model. This varied role will support in all aspects of change management to our data model and systems, including: data transformation, data testing, systems User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and document creation. They will work as part of a small, focused team alongside the Mapping and Testing Leads to ensure all change milestones are successfully met as part of our quarterly release process. In addition, as needed they will use their detailed knowledge to support both internal and external queries regarding data transformation. Full training will be given for this role.

1. Defining the human readable transformation instructions needed for data flows between internal systems

2. Perform UAT of changes to internal and external applications

3. Defining the scenarios needed to test data flows between internal systems

4. Creating test data in internal and external applications

5. Running internal tests to prove transformation instructions are working as intended

6. Supporting external communications on the scope of changes for each release

7. Updating external facing documentation and guides to support customer experience

8. Sourcing local translations for data model elements and codelist values

9. Maintaining internal documentation and training in line with quarterly release changes

10. Running end to end process tests

11. Contributing to the timely delivery of quarterly data model releases

12. As needed provides support to customers, helping to answer queries and resolve any data-related issues

13. As needed provides internal support, helping to answer queries relating to data transformation

1. Degree-level graduate, or equivalent experience and knowledge of data processes

2. Good understanding of E-Commerce or FMCG data

Ideally previous experience working with data models, data transformation

4. A career history that demonstrates the attributes below

Attributes and Competencies:

1. Enjoys solving complex problems

2. Organised and meticulous

3. Logical, objective thinker

4. Analytical mindset

5. Self-starter

6. Excellent time-management

7. Enjoys learning

8. Quick to absorb new information

9. Accountable for delivering on time

10. Good collaboration with strong English skills

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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