[Remote] Data Analysis Specialist I, Experienced

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Data Analyst Specialist to enhance their analytics platform with a focus on modern application development and cloud-based solutions. The role involves full-stack development, data analytics, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics applications.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain web applications using Angular for front-end experiences
  • Build backend services and APIs using .NET and/or Node.js
  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable application architectures
  • Collaborate with data and platform teams to integrate APIs and data services
  • Design, develop, and deploy solutions in Microsoft Azure
  • Build and maintain cloud-based application and data services
  • Contribute to architecture decisions, scalability, and performance optimization
  • Analyze customer and operational data to generate actionable insights
  • Design and optimize data models and transformations
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for analytics and reporting needs
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand data and application requirements
  • Translate business needs into technical designs and development tasks
  • Present insights and solutions to business users

Skills

  • 3+ years of experience in data analytics, software development, or hybrid roles
  • Experience with Power BI or other BI tools
  • Ability to bridge application development and data disciplines
  • Experience with Angular (or a similar modern front-end framework)
  • Experience with backend development using .NET and/or Node.js
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, etc.)
  • Strong SQL and data querying skills
  • Experience with APIs, REST services, and system integration
  • Understanding of data modeling and analytics concepts
  • Experience with cloud data platforms, data lakes, or data pipelines, is a plus
  • Familiarity with customer analytics and operational reporting, is a plus

Company Overview

  • PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. It was founded in 1883, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • PPG has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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