Data Analyst

Electric Square Limited; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gaming development studio in the UK is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team on a 6-month freelance contract. The role requires experience in the games industry and proficiency in SQL for data analysis. Candidates should be skilled in at least one major data visualization tool such as Power BI or Tableau, and familiarity with programming languages like Python or R is a plus. This position supports remote work, and applications should be submitted promptly as the contract commences in March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in the games industry or player behaviour analytics is essential.
• Proficiency with SQL for manipulating large datasets.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate game telemetry to capture player data.
• Extract and analyze large datasets using SQL and other techniques.
• Build and maintain dashboards to track KPIs and performance.

Skills

Games industry experience

SQL expertise

Data visualization tools

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Data Analyst - 6 Month Freelance Contract - Lively, UK. Lively is part of the Electric Square group across 4 studios and multiple projects. We offer a supportive studio culture and are committed to equality of opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our Lively team. Remote working is supported, with a flexible blend of home and office.

• This role requires games industry experience.
• We are only able to consider candidates who are based within the EU time zone.
• This is a contract which is due to commence in March 2026.

What does a Data Analyst at Electric Square do?

• Designs, implements, and validates game telemetry to capture meaningful player data in an efficient and optimal way.
• Extracts, transforms, and analyse large datasets using SQL and other data manipulation techniques. Bonus points for experience using Python or R.
• Builds and maintains dashboards and visualizations to track KPIs, feature performance, economy balance, etc. Strong technical skills with at least one major BI tool (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• Applies causal inference and experimental design methods (e.g., A/B testing, difference-in-differences) to assess the real impact of changes and features.
• Works closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and producers to define data needs and share actionable insights.
• Presents complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and external clients.
• Supports a culture of data-driven decision making across the studio.

Qualifications

• Experience in the games industry or with player behaviour analytics is essential
• SQL expertise for querying and manipulating large datasets.
• Proficiency with at least one major data visualisation tool (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong proficiency in data manipulation and data modelling techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for experimentation design, including hypothesis testing, sample size calculation, confidence intervals, and techniques such as A/B testing and Difference-in-Differences. Also, the ability to interpret results and communicate practical significance clearly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor insights to different audiences.
• Familiarity with scripting or statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R) is an advantage.

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