Principal Data Analyst

Socialpoint
Barcelona, Spain
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

A/B testing
Data analysis
Data Visualization
Mobile Application Software
Python
SQL Databases
Tableau
Looker Analytics

Job description

We're looking for a Principal Data Analyst to join our Analytics team. In this senior role, you'll be a key partner to our game teams, shaping product strategy and driving impactful data-driven decisions that improve our games, boost player engagement and fuel business growth., As a Principal, you'll help elevate analytics standards across the company, mentor analysts and champion a culture of data-informed decision-making. What You'll Do

  • Drive Analytics Strategy: Lead the development of data-driven strategies for top games, influencing product roadmaps, features and monetization.
  • Player & Product Insights: Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze player behavior, economy trends and product performance.
  • Experimentation & Modeling: Design A/B tests and build predictive models (e.g., churn, LTV, segmentation) to assess and forecast outcomes.
  • Leadership & Communication: Mentor analysts and present insights clearly to senior leadership through compelling storytelling and dashboards.
  • Data Culture & Infrastructure: Collaborate on improving data tools and pipelines while promoting data literacy and experimentation best practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in analytics or data science roles, ideally in gaming, mobile apps or digital products.
  • Expert proficiency in SQL and Python for data exploration and analysis.
  • Solid experience with A/B testing, causal inference and experimentation design.
  • Strong background in applied statistics; experience with Bayesian methods is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience working with visualization tools like Tableau, Looker or similar.
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong business sense and product intuition; you understand how to prioritize what matters most.
  • Experience mentoring or leading other analysts is a big plus.
  • Fast learner, highly meticulous, proactive and pragmatic.

Benefits & conditions

  • Gym Facilities: Want to stay in shape? We have state-of-the-art gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
  • New Office: Enjoy our brand-new office, complete with top-tier amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
  • Onsite Physiotherapist: Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
  • Onsite Hairdressers: Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim.

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