About the role
As a Data Analyst (German), you will support Lightcast's global data initiatives by analyzing and improving multilingual data quality. Working closely with Linguistics and Engineering teams, you will help develop parsers, evaluate text classifiers, and translate key taxonomies to ensure we deliver high-quality data to customers across global markets. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) independent contractor position for up to 6 months and requires candidates to provide their own laptop and reliable internet access.
Major Responsibilities:
Analyze and improve the data quality of multilingual text classifiers
Partner with Linguistics and Engineering teams to develop parsers across multiple languages
Translate taxonomies, including Skills, Titles, and Occupations
Analyze and clean data using Excel and other data analysis tools
Apply language, data, and text analysis expertise to support high-quality global data
Education and Experience:
Proficiency in reading and writing German required, including an understanding of language syntax and structural analysis
Reliable laptop and internet access required
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or a related field preferred
Multilingual candidates strongly preferred, particularly those proficient in Dutch or Turkish
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, data cleanup, and functions
Knowledge of query languages such as SQL
Advanced knowledge of rule writing using regular expressions (RegEx)
Knowledge of text analysis or machine learning principles
Experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel
Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with accuracy and consistency
Ability to follow complex instructions, navigate ambiguity, and work independently
Strong sense of urgency, organization, and time management
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights, with headquarters in Moscow, ID (US) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.
Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.
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