DATA ANALYST | PYTHON, MONGODB & DATA QUALITY | IMMEDIATE START

We're partnering with a leading software development company that is currently going through a significant period of growth and acquisitions. As the organisation continues to expand, they are looking for a technically strong Data Analyst to support their data quality and analysis activities.

This role would suit a Data Analyst with a strong technical foundation who enjoys working with data, identifying inconsistencies and ensuring information is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose.

The position is particularly focused on data quality and validation, making it more suited to a technically minded Data Analyst than a pure Data Scientist or Data Engineer.

The Role

- Position: Data Analyst
- Contract: Freelance
- Location: Milan area, Italy
- Working Model: Hybrid
- Start Date: ASAP
- Initial Contract: Until the end of 2026
- Potential Extension: Strong possibility of extension through 2027

Working Arrangements The role is primarily based in Milan, with occasional activity in Pescara.

- Monday: Remote
- Tuesday–Thursday: On-site
- Friday: Remote
- During certain project phases, full weeks on-site in Milan may be required

Key Responsibilities

- Analyse and validate large datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness.
- Identify data quality issues, anomalies, inconsistencies and missing information.
- Investigate the underlying causes of data discrepancies and support their resolution.
- Work with structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources.
- Use Python to analyse, manipulate and validate data.
- Work with JSON data and NoSQL databases.
- Query and analyse data within MongoDB and other NoSQL environments.
- Support data migration, integration and transformation activities where required.




- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
- Document data issues, findings and quality improvements.
- Contribute to improving data quality processes and standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Commercial experience working as a Data Analyst or in a closely related technical data role.
- Strong Python skills for data analysis, manipulation and validation.
- Experience working with JSON.
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB and/or other NoSQL databases.
- Strong attention to detail and a genuine focus on data quality.
- Ability to investigate complex data issues and identify inconsistencies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Nice to Have

- Previous experience within insurance, financial services or other data-intensive environments.
- Experience supporting data migration or acquisition-related projects.
- Knowledge of data integration and transformation processes.
- Experience working with APIs and structured/semi-structured data.
- Familiarity with data quality tools, frameworks or governance processes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Urgent opportunity with an immediate start.
- Interviews planned quickly, with the intention of having the successful candidate start as soon as possible.
- Freelance engagement initially running until the end of 2026.
- Strong possibility of extension through 2027, offering excellent potential for continuity.
- Hybrid working model with the majority of the role based around Milan.
- Opportunity to join a major insurance brokerage during an exciting period of growth and acquisition.

? Interested? Contact [email protected] to learn more about this fantastic opportunity!

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