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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Business Data Analyst - Google Cloud Platform & BigQuery - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, JIRA, Big Data, BigQuery, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Migration, Software Debugging, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Teradata SQL, Google Cloud, Data Lineage, Data Management - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4072ed6f-e581-4569-8011-a799fba222b6 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management. * Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), specifically with BigQuery is required. * Advanced proficiency in SQL, including writing and debugging complex queries with multi-table JOINs, CTEs, and window functions. * Demonstrated experience in data analysis, root-cause analysis, and data quality investigation. * Proven ability to gather requirements and work directly with business users to translate their needs into technical solutions. * Experience with large-scale data warehouses and analytics platforms. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Teradata to Google Cloud Platform data migration projects. * Experience supporting enterprise data products and analytics platforms. * Knowledge of data governance and data lineage concepts. * Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira. * Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry. ## Description We are seeking a highly technical Lead Data Analyst to support a team migrating from Teradata to Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role serves as a liaison between business and technology teams, responsible for addressing daily data and reporting issues. The ideal candidate will analyze business problems, investigate data using SQL, perform root-cause analysis, and either resolve issues directly or escalate them to the appropriate Data Engineering team. 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