Technical Analyst

Job Description:Title:Technical Analyst, Automation & ReportingLocation:Barcelona, SpainReports to:Director, Automation & ReportingThe RoleDow Jones is seeking a Technical Analyst to join our global Automation & Reporting team, utilizing SQL, Python, and JavaScript to build automation solutions, robust reporting capabilities and manage high volumes of data across Dow Jones products. In this role, you will partner closely with multiple business teams to analyze the databases they own and design innovative technical solutions that automate their core business processes.As a key technical partner, you will manage a portfolio of deliverables in parallel, bridging the gap between complex business problems and functional technical solutions. You will be responsible for eliciting requirements from stakeholders, translating them into optimized business-centric processes, and effectively communicating progress and blockers to ensure continuous operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Development:Design, develop, and maintain optimized solutions to meet reporting and process improvement needs. Write clean, readable code, build highly optimized SQL queries, and develop robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) jobs, tools, and visualization dashboards.Stakeholder & Portfolio Management:Manage a diverse portfolio of solutions while working closely with multiple stakeholders. Identify high-impact business problems, elicit solution requirements, and effectively communicate progress and blockers to both project teams and executive sponsors.Process Improvement & Ad-Hoc Support:Design and own business-centric reporting processes that actively improve the organization’s operational efficiency. Remain flexible and responsive to ad hoc and urgent reporting requests in a fast-paced environment.Best Practices & Quality Assurance:Adopt and continuously contribute to the improvement of existing technical best practices. Ensure high standards across solution design, development, validation, and documentation.QualificationsEssential Experience:Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics) or equivalent training. Self-starter capable of working independently, coordinating with multiple partners, and driving complex projects from conception to finish.Technical Proficiency:3+ years of experience utilizing SQL and Python for data analysis and data processing. Detail-oriented with a strict focus on assuring quality, consistency, and accuracy in data and processes. Proven experience working with version control systems like Git.Delivery & Communication:Agile mindset with a track record of successful delivery through agile practices. Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Open to different viewpoints with a strong appreciation for team diversity.Preferred Skills:Experience in ETL development, data visualization, and building dashboards. Familiarity with managing large datasets in a fluid environment and solving complex, non-routine problems. Experience with cloud services such as AWS (including Glue, Athena, S3) or GCP, Google APIs, and other programming languages like JavaScript. Knowledge of AI tools (Copilot, Claude Code), Data Science, and predictive modeling is highly desired.Our BenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarterMeal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).Comprehensive Insurance PlansWell-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)Family Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportSubscription DiscountsEmployee Referral Program#LI HybridEqual Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.Reasonable AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at **. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.Business Area:Dow Jones - Data & AIJob Category:Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business IntelligenceUnion Status:Non-Union roleBase Pay Range: €35,000 - €50,000We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Essential Experience: Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics) or equivalent training. Self-starter capable of working independently, coordinating with multiple partners, and driving complex projects from conception to finish. Technical Proficiency: 3+ years of experience utilizing SQL and Python for data analysis and data processing. Detail-oriented with a strict focus on assuring quality, consistency, and accuracy in data and processes. Proven experience working with version control systems like Git. Delivery & Communication: Agile mindset with a track record of successful delivery through agile practices. Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Open to different viewpoints with a strong appreciation for team diversity. Preferred Skills: Experience in ETL development, data visualization, and building dashboards. Familiarity with managing large datasets in a fluid environment and solving complex, non-routine problems. Experience with cloud services such as AWS (including Glue, Athena, S3) or GCP, Google APIs, and other programming languages like JavaScript. Knowledge of AI tools (Copilot, Claude Code), Data Science, and predictive modeling is highly desired.

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones) Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year) Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary) Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %). Comprehensive Insurance Plans Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.) Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program #LI Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at **. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Business Area: Dow Jones - Data & AI Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence Union Status: Non-Union role Base Pay Range: €35,000 - €50,000 We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.