Lead Data Analyst

Hirehangar · South Africa - Cape Town, Egypt - Cairo · posted Aug 21, 2026

$700–$3k / mo · Full-time · Lead

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Must have

  • •3+ years of experience in data analysis/BI
  • •Strong command of SQL
  • •Python/R for analysis and modeling
  • •Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)
  • •Proven track record of leading projects/teams
  • •Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • •Kafka or Spark

Tools and technologies

SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Scala, Apache Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, AWS, GCP, Azure

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About the Role

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term, remote career.

Lead Data Analyst – Driving Strategy Through Data Location: Remote

Are you a data-driven leader who thrives on turning insights into action? We’re seeking a Lead Data Analyst to guide our data analytics practice and deliver high-impact insights that fuel strategic growth across the business. As a senior member of the Analytics team, you’ll not only dive deep into datasets but also shape our overall data strategy. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams—from marketing to product to operations—to uncover trends, forecast outcomes, and influence decision-making at the highest level. You’ll also mentor and coach a team of analysts to help them grow their technical and business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of analytical frameworks to support business goals
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into data projects
  • Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and advanced analytics models
  • Mentor junior analysts and ensure high standards in data quality and storytelling
  • Recommend process improvements based on data-driven insights
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and best practices

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a data analysis or business intelligence role
  • Strong command of SQL and Python /R for analysis and modeling
  • Hands-on experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
  • Proven track record of leading projects and teams
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders

Tools & Technology

  • Python, SQL, or Scala
  • Apache Airflow, dbt, or equivalent pipeline orchestration tools
  • Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Kafka or Spark (advantageous)
  • Google Workspace
  • Slack, Zoom, Jira, and other remote collaboration tools

What Else Should You Know

Please NOTE It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles

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