As a Data Analyst (German), you will support Lightcast's global data initiatives by analyzing and improving multilingual data quality. Working closely with Linguistics and Engineering teams, you will help develop parsers, evaluate text classifiers, and translate key taxonomies to ensure we deliver high-quality data to customers across global markets. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) independent contractor position for up to 6 months and requires candidates to provide their own laptop and reliable internet access.
Major Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
- Proficiency in reading and writing German required, including an understanding of language syntax and structural analysis
- Reliable laptop and internet access required
- Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or a related field preferred
- Multilingual candidates strongly preferred, particularly those proficient in Dutch or Turkish
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, data cleanup, and functions
- Knowledge of query languages such as SQL
- Advanced knowledge of rule writing using regular expressions (RegEx)
- Knowledge of text analysis or machine learning principles
- Experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel
- Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with accuracy and consistency
- Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity, and work independently
- Strong sense of urgency, organization, and time management
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, with headquarters in Moscow, ID (US) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.
Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
German reading and writing proficiency, Excel and data analysis skills, SQL and regular expressions knowledge, text analysis or machine learning knowledge, and independent detail-oriented work.
Key Responsibilities
- analyzing data
- developing parsers
- translating taxonomies
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, SQL, regular expressions, Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Job Details
- Category: Data and Analytics
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Contract, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — Germany or Czech Republic or Turkey or Moscow or United Kingdom or Asia
- Languages: English, German
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