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
SeniorJob 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.