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Associate Data Analyst - Builders Program - (Emirati National)

Tamara
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Global Platforms - Data
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Fresh graduate or < 1 year of relevant experience (internships, projects, or part-time roles count)
  • Solid SQL fundamentals (joins, aggregations, basic window functions)
  • One programming language for analysis (preferably Python) with basic skills in data manipulation (tables/dataframes)
  • Basic statistics (distributions, sampling intuition, confidence basics)
  • Strong analytical thinking: ability to define a problem, form hypotheses, validate data, and explain results
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, reliable outputs
Nice to have
  • Exposure to data modeling concepts (star schema, slowly changing dimensions, metrics definition)
  • Familiarity with modern analytics stacks (dbt, BigQuery, Snowflake, Looker, PowerBI, Tableau) through coursework or projects
  • Experience creating AI-ready data assets (clean semantic layers, metric definitions, data contracts, documentation, and evaluation or sanity-check checklists)
  • Experience using AI assistants responsibly to accelerate analysis or analytics engineering work (for example, SQL drafting, code scaffolding, documentation)
  • Experience with version control (Git) or basic software engineering practices
What the job really is

The Associate Data Analyst role at Tamara involves transforming raw data into reliable datasets and supporting analytics across teams. You will model data, create AI-friendly data products, and ensure data quality while collaborating with engineers and product experts. The position is designed for recent graduates or those with limited experience, emphasizing hands-on responsibilities and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Things to weigh
  • Role emphasizes ownership and immediate contribution, which may be challenging for some recent graduates
  • Focus on AI readiness and responsible use of AI tools may require a learning curve
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone, especially those looking for a more structured onboarding process
Job score2.2/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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