Salary guide
Big Data Analyst
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £70,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITData Science
- The UK data sector is worth over £70 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends and insights
- Use big data tools and platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
- Develop data models and algorithms
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in maths, statistics, or computer science
- Experience with big data tools
- Programming skills (Python, R, SQL)
- Data analysis and visualisation skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Analytics Manager
- Business Intelligence Lead
How to get the job
- Study maths, statistics, or computer science
- Complete a relevant degree
- Gain experience with big data tools
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with further training
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