Data Analyst – fully remote freelance role (multi-year engagement)
SkillsCapital · India
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Analyze large datasets for business insights.
- Write complex SQL queries for data extraction.
- Build and maintain BI dashboards and reports.
- Collaborate with diverse business teams remotely.
- Long-term freelance opportunity with flexible hours.
About the role
Data Analyst – Fully Remote Freelance Role
SkillsCapital is seeking multiple Data Analysts to join international data, analytics, and decision intelligence teams. These fully remote, long-term freelance roles are perfect for analysts skilled in working with large datasets, generating actionable insights, building dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making across business and product teams. You will collaborate with global enterprises, SaaS companies, and data-driven organizations, working closely with engineering, product, and leadership stakeholders.
Open Roles (Multiple Positions)
We are recruiting across core and specialized data analytics roles, including:
- Core Data Analytics: Data Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Product Data Analyst
- Specialized Roles: BI Analyst (Power BI / Tableau / Looker), SQL / Reporting Analyst, Growth / Marketing Data Analyst, Operations / Financial Data Analyst
If you have strong experience turning data into insights and supporting business decisions, we encourage you to apply.
Engagement Details
- Type: Independent Freelance Consultant
- Location: 100% Remote
- Duration: Initial 12-month contract, extendable to multi-year
- Start Date: Immediate or within the next few weeks
- Clients: Global enterprises, SaaS companies, and analytics-led teams
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze structured and semi-structured data to generate meaningful business insights.
- Write complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and self-serve analytics using BI tools.
- Partner with product, business, marketing, finance, and operations teams to define metrics and KPIs.
- Translate ambiguous business questions into clear analytical approaches and outputs.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities using descriptive and diagnostic analysis.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability in reports and dashboards.
- Document assumptions, methodologies, and definitions to support data governance.
- Support ad-hoc analysis, executive reporting, and stakeholder presentations.
- Collaborate with data engineering teams on data quality, modeling, and pipeline improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (mandatory).
- Experience working with BI / visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).
- Solid understanding of data modeling, metrics, and KPI design.
- Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working independently in a remote, distributed environment.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
- Exposure to cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake, Synapse).
- Familiarity with product analytics, funnel analysis, or cohort analysis.
- Experience working with large datasets and performance-optimized queries.
- Understanding of A/B testing concepts and experimentation frameworks.
- Exposure to data quality checks, validation, and governance practices.
- Experience working alongside data engineers and ML teams.
- Prior experience in SaaS, enterprise, or high-growth environments.
Why Join This Opportunity
- Work on real-world, data-driven decision-making problems.
- Fully remote roles with flexible working hours.
- Long-term freelance opportunities with consistent project work.
- Exposure to global stakeholders and enterprise-scale data.
- Opportunity to work with modern analytics stacks and cloud data platforms.
- Multiple openings with fast-track onboarding.
How to Apply
Send your CV to careers@skillscapital.io. Please mention:
- Your total experience as a Data Analyst.
- Primary tools (SQL, BI tools, Python, etc.).
- Availability and preferred contract duration.
Key skills/competency
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Data Visualization
- Dashboarding
- Data Modeling
- KPI Definition
- Problem-Solving
- Remote Work
- Freelance Consulting
Skills & topics
- Data Analyst
- SQL
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- Dashboarding
- Data Analysis
- Freelance
- Remote
- Analytics
- Reporting
How to get hired
- Tailor your CV: Highlight your total Data Analyst experience and proficiency in SQL and BI tools.
- Showcase remote readiness: Emphasize your experience working independently in distributed environments.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of how your insights drove business decisions.
- Be specific: Clearly state your availability and preferred contract duration in your application.
- Follow instructions: Send your CV to careers@skillscapital.io as requested.
Technical preparation
Master complex SQL queries for data extraction.,Practice building dashboards with BI tools.,Review data modeling and KPI design principles.,Familiarize with cloud data warehouse concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you translated business questions into analysis.,How do you ensure data accuracy and reliability?,Explain a complex insight to a non-technical audience.,How do you manage your time working remotely?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for this Data Analyst role at SkillsCapital?
- This Data Analyst position at SkillsCapital is a fully remote freelance role. You can work from anywhere, offering flexibility in your work location.
- How long is the Data Analyst contract with SkillsCapital?
- The Data Analyst role at SkillsCapital has an initial 12-month contract, with the strong possibility of extension to a multi-year engagement, providing long-term freelance opportunities.
- What are the primary technical skills required for the Data Analyst position?
- Strong proficiency in SQL is mandatory for this Data Analyst role. Experience with BI/visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is also essential. Familiarity with Python or R is a plus.
- Does SkillsCapital offer this Data Analyst role as a full-time or part-time position?
- This Data Analyst position is described as an independent freelance consultant role, implying a flexible engagement model that can be tailored to your availability, but it's not strictly defined as full-time or part-time in the traditional sense.
- What kind of clients will I be working with as a Data Analyst at SkillsCapital?
- As a Data Analyst with SkillsCapital, you will engage with global enterprises, SaaS companies, and other analytics-led organizations, gaining exposure to diverse business environments.
- How should I mention my availability for the Data Analyst role?
- When applying for the Data Analyst position, please clearly mention your availability and preferred contract duration in your email to careers@skillscapital.io.
- What specific experience is needed to be considered for the Data Analyst role?
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role is required, along with strong SQL skills and experience with BI tools.