Data Analyst

About The Company

Instacart is a leading player in the digital advertising and data analytics industry, committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower brands and marketers to reach their target audiences effectively. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, we enable our clients to optimize their advertising strategies across various platforms. Our team comprises highly skilled professionals dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining excellence in service delivery. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, integrity, and client satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the digital advertising space.

About The Role

As a Data Analyst operating within our highly efficient contractor team, you will play a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive insights and improvements for our off-platform advertising business. Your expertise in SQL, Python, and various data tools will support existing delivery responsibilities, contribute to automating manual workflows, and optimize our data portfolio managed by the Ads CATS team. You will be instrumental in managing audience enablement processes, troubleshooting data issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale data projects, develop automation solutions, and influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 4 years) in a relevant business or technical domain
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with SQL, including data manipulation and analysis
• Proficiency in Python programming, including libraries such as NumPy and Pandas, for solving business challenges
• Experience working with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or Google BigQuery
• Strong collaboration skills, especially in team environments handling large or complex projects

Responsibilities

• Utilize internal tooling to manage daily operations related to building audiences for off-platform advertising campaigns
• Write efficient SQL queries to troubleshoot issues within the Snowflake data warehouse, optimize query performance, and ensure maintainability
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities affecting off-platform audiences
• Collaborate with the core CATS team to research and implement new audience segmentation methodologies
• Execute Shell and Python scripts to automate workflows and fulfill audience enablement tasks
• Support product development teams by performing technical QA on automation tools and frameworks, providing feedback and feature suggestions
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with various teams to support data-related initiatives and optimize workflows

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $70 to $90, based on experience
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within a dynamic and innovative environment
• Exposure to large-scale data platforms and advanced analytics tools
• Potential for professional growth and skill development in data analysis and automation

Equal Opportunity

Instacart is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.