
Data Consultant
ruhr.agency (ruhrdot GmbH)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Essen • Germany
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Salary
💰 €50,000 - €70,000 per year
About the role
- Needs analysis & strategy: Structured capture and analysis of complex business requirements and translation of these into sustainable data strategies.
- Data architecture & solution design: Conceptual design and modeling of data structures that serve as the foundation for meaningful analyses and business-critical applications.
- Process optimization & quality assurance: Ensuring excellent data quality by defining standards and monitoring automated workflows to guarantee reliable insights.
- Data integration & orchestration: Strategic connection and harmonization of diverse data sources (e.g., APIs, ERP systems, cloud databases) to create a consolidated "Single Source of Truth".
- Stakeholder management & agile delivery: Actively managing projects in close coordination with clients and the development team using agile methods (prototyping, MVPs) — from the initial workshop to roll-out.
Requirements
- Academic background: A completed degree in a STEM field, business/economics, or a comparable qualification with a strong analytical focus.
- Professional experience: At least 2 years of solid experience at the intersection of business and data, ideally in implementing complex data engineering use cases within a consulting environment.
- Method competence: Deep understanding of data architectures (DWH/Data Lake), ETL/ELT processes and the ability to translate these concepts into business solutions.
- Tech stack: Confident use of SQL and solid knowledge of at least one additional programming language (preferably Python) to not only understand but actively shape data models.
- Technology affinity: Ideally you bring experience with modern cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databricks or big-data technologies, and have an eye for effective data visualization.
- Agile mindset: You are confident applying agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) and value iterative work in customer-focused projects.
Benefits
- Varied tasks and challenges that give you opportunities for personal and professional development
- An open and friendly working environment where you can feel comfortable and develop your potential
- Freedom to shape your work and a culture of exchange — your creativity for ideas and solutions is encouraged
- Transparent communication — we share information through regular team meetings and provide feedback
- We celebrate successes together (not only work-related) and foster a positive, motivating team spirit
- Work with the latest technologies and innovative tools in a secure workplace within a future-oriented industry with competitive compensation
- Modern office with high-quality equipment for a comfortable working day and additional top-tier devices such as premium laptops and smartphones (depending on position)
- Flexible work-life balance through remote work options
- Financial support for training and personal development
- Attractive benefits such as vouchers, team events, company pension plans, discounts and more...
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data architecturedata modelingETLELTSQLPythondata integrationdata orchestrationdata visualizationprocess optimization
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementagile deliveryanalytical focusproject managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer-focusediterative workstrategic thinking