Job Description: Senior Network Data
Analyst / Network Performance Analytics Specialist
Location: Sydney, NSW (Hybrid/Onsite) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Department: Network Analytics / Telecommunications
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior
Network Data Analyst to join our telecommunications analytics team. This
role is ideal for a data professional who thrives at the intersection of
network engineering and data science — turning raw telco data into actionable
business insights through advanced SQL, Python, and BI-driven dashboards.
Years of Experience Required
- Minimum
8–10 years of overall experience in data
analytics, business analysis, or network performance analysis within the
telecommunications sector.
- 3+
years specifically in a senior/lead data
analyst capacity, including dashboard design ownership and
stakeholder-facing reporting.
- Prior
exposure to multi-generation network technologies
(2G/3G/4G-LTE/VoLTE/5G-NR) strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Technical / Analytical
- Strong
proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large, high-volume
datasets and fetching meaningful insights
- Working
knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
- Advanced Power BI/ Tableau skills, including Power Query (M) and DAX
- Familiarity
with cloud data platforms — Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, and
ideally Google Cloud (BigQuery, GA, GTM)
- Proficiency
in Excel for ad-hoc analysis and reporting
Automation & Collaboration Tools
- Power
Automate for workflow automation and reporting
efficiency
- SharePoint for document and data collaboration
- Jira and Confluence for Agile project tracking and
documentation
Domain Knowledge
- Understanding
of telecom network KPIs (accessibility, retainability, mobility,
throughput)
- Familiarity
with network management tools
- Knowledge
of network optimisation principles across 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G-NR
technologies
Methodologies & Soft Skills
- Agile/Scrum
working experience
Key Performance Indicators for the Role
- Improvement
in network performance metrics through data-driven interventions
- Increased
dashboard/report adoption and stakeholder engagement
Reduction
in manual reporting time through automation
Skills Required
- 8–10 years of experience in data analytics, business analysis, or network performance analysis within telecommunications
- 3+ years of experience in a senior or lead data analyst capacity
- Experience owning dashboard design and stakeholder-facing reporting
- Strong SQL proficiency for querying and manipulating large datasets
- Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
- Advanced Power BI or Tableau skills, including Power Query and DAX
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and data lake platforms
- Proficiency in Excel for analysis and reporting
- Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence
- Understanding of telecommunications network KPIs and network management tools
- Knowledge of network optimization across 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G-NR
- Agile/Scrum working experience
- Exposure to multi-generation network technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G-LTE, VoLTE, and 5G-NR
- Experience with Google Cloud, BigQuery, Google Analytics, or Google Tag Manager
What We Do
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is a technology consulting and software services company serving clients across banking, financial services and insurance, telecommunications, mining, retail, energy, and manufacturing. It provides software development, IT management consulting, business analysis, project and program management, infrastructure support, and offshore development through onsite-offshore delivery. The company also works with cloud computing, big data, mobile applications, UI/UX, algorithms, and IoT.
