Data Analyst

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.
 

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.
 

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

Company Overview
Ibcos Computers Ltd, a division of Constellation Software Inc., is the UK's leading provider of Dealership Management Software to the Agricultural, Construction and Ground Care industries. We help Dealers manage all areas of the business operations from parts and service, through sales and finance, with innovative solutions to achieve their business objectives.

Job Overview
We are looking for a passionate Data Analyst. The successful candidate will be adept at understanding and transforming data into information from a variety of sources. Data analyst responsibilities include conducting full lifecycle analysis from understanding requirements to designing solutions and implementing data workflows.

The data analyst will work to understand data processing processes, leveraging modern technologies (such as Apache Nifi, SQL and APIs) to deliver efficient data workflows.

The data analyst will be creating, maintaining and improving reporting systems (such as Power BI and Bold BI) for a wide audience base of varying technical abilities, understanding the end user requirements and ensuring reports meet expected standards.

The data analyst will work with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers to convert pricing data information using the most effective method. A key part of the role is to build relationships to gather information and develop and maintain a process to ensure the pricing data is current, relevant, and can eventually be automated in its delivery to our customers.

The data analyst will collate data and complete the analysis for key meetings as required by the Data Analyst Team lead, Development Manager and the Product Manager.

The data analyst will work with customers on data mergers, ensuring data is correctly merged between systems, and that the systems are running smoothly, meeting business/customer requirements.

The successful hire will be located and work out of the Contour Software Islamabad office, working as part of the resource-centre team, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and quality.
• Acquire data from customer system data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets using modern analytics tools e.g. Power Bi, Bold BI.
• Work with internal resources, (Ibcos Account Managers and the Professional Services team), and customers on data mergers, ensuring that the tools are in place to merge the data from one system or externally produced CSV files into another system.
• Support any test execution associated with data mergers to validate the data.
• Process price lists from manufacturers ensuring that imported data is correct thereby enabling an update on to customers systems.
• Define which price updates may be automated due to simplicity and repetition and progress the automation.
• Become involved in ad-hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required
Essential – BSc or above in either Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics, or a related discipline.
Essential – Proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst.
Essential – Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
Essential – Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Essential - Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, Power BI, Bold BI etc.).
Essential – Knowledge of Apache Nifi workflows and maintaining them.
Essential – Knowledge of databases including the use of SQL to query and manage data
Essential - Advance Microsoft Office skills
Essential - Strong communication skills
Desirable - Comfortable communicating verbally and in writing across various departments, vendors, and clients
 

Suitable for someone who...
Can communicate concisely and confidently with members of Ibcos and our customer base. Is comfortable working independently. Is comfortable dealing with data, extracting requirements from discussions and has a keen eye for detail and methodical approach to tasks. Is comfortable working across areas of the business. Has a keen attention to detail and able to meet demanding deadlines.

Competencies

Communication:I can effectively communicate with people at all levels both internally and externally

Analytical: I have strong research skills and can structure and process qualitative or quantitative data to draw insightful conclusions and report my findings clearly

Effective: I can work both independently and collaboratively to achieve my goals

Precise-I ensure that all tasks are followed through to completion, I am accurate in my communication and exact in my delivery

Credible: I know what I'm talking about and can back this up with evidence

Positive: I convey an optimistic and confident approach to situations

Interested: I want to learn more about what I and the company does

Committed: I do what I say I'll do; people can count on me

Respectful: I treat colleagues and customers with deference and respect

Collaborative: I work well with others to get the desired outcome

Exciting Benefits we offer:

• Market-leading Salary

• Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

• Parents Medical Coverage

• Provident Fund

• Employee Performance-based bonuses

• Home Internet Subsidy

• Conveyance Allowance

• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

• Life Benefit

• Child Care Facility

• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner

• Professional Development Budget

• Recreational area for in-house games

• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities

• Friendly work environment

• Leave Encashment

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.