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Data Science1 month agoHybrid

Smadex

Data Analysis Team Lead

data analysisteam leadSQLPythonRbig databusiness intelligenceprogrammatic advertisingRTBself-service BIdata democratizationdigital advertising

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Lead

Years experience

5-10

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Full job description

Lead a team of 3-5 data analysts to analyze large programmatic advertising datasets and deliver high-quality insights to support product development. Manage team workflow, prioritize analytical requests, and optimize delivery. Analyze RTB auction data to identify market trends and revenue opportunities, creating automated BI frameworks for data access. Define peer review, data validation, and documentation standards. Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to monitor performance and translate data trends into product decisions. Drive automated reporting and data democratization strategies. Requires 5+ years in data analysis or BI in digital advertising, 3+ years leading data teams, expert SQL skills, proficiency in Python or R, strong communication skills, and US work authorization. Hybrid work with 2 days remote per week in Barcelona.

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 3-5 data analysts
  • Own the team’s operational workflow and prioritize analytical requests from cross-functional stakeholders
  • Optimize delivery timelines
  • Analyze massive, fast-moving RTB datasets to decode auction dynamics and identify revenue opportunities
  • Translate findings into automated, self-service BI frameworks
  • Define and implement frameworks for peer review, data validation, and documentation
  • Ensure insights, models, and dashboards meet high standards of statistical accuracy
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to monitor performance signals
  • Translate complex data trends into actionable product decisions
  • Drive strategy for automated reporting and data democratization

Requirements

  • Technical degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Data Science
  • 5+ years experience in data-heavy analysis or business intelligence roles
  • Proven track record in digital advertising or marketplace environments
  • 3+ years experience leading, managing, or mentoring a team of data professionals
  • Expert-level mastery of SQL
  • Strong capability in Python or R notebooks for advanced data manipulation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex technical anomalies or analytical conclusions into clear executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders
  • Work authorization to work in the US (no visa sponsorship provided)

Tech stack

SQLPythonRBig DataBI frameworks

Benefits

Highly motivated, young and dynamic teamGreat compensation packageTop location in the heart of Barcelona with rooftop terrace, Barbecue, and fully stocked fridgeWork from home 2 days per weekFlexible working hoursMeal vouchers - Ticket Restaurant monthly allowanceMonthly gym allowance (DiR or Wellhub)LinkedIn Learning and training opportunitiesMonthly TGIF eventsRegular team-building eventsFun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40 countries

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