Data Scrape Specialist

The Gekko Group is looking for a proactive Data Specialist with a strong focus on Web Scraping to join our growing e-commerce team. Working closely with the Data & Insight team you will take responsibility for the implementation and analysis of all web scraping activities for multiple brands.

Your Employee Package:

• £34,000 per annum + annual company bonus

• 22 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays (increased with service, plus celebratory day)

• Holiday purchase or sell scheme

• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme, Perkbox, Gym Membership

Your Role:

• Based on brief/brand requirements you will utilise advanced web scraping techniques to extract valuable data from various online sources.

• Analyse and cleanse large datasets to deadlines ensuring accuracy and reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights in line with the defined brief and market trends.

• Maintain and create visual dashboards for internal and external use, showcasing data in insightful and digestible views.

• Working with the development team you will assist with the design and implementation of the web scraping solution and tools.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in web scraping and data analysis.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven Data Analyst experience using Web Scraping techniques, analysing the resulting data to create Insight.

• Strong proficiency in HTML and XPath Queries for effective web scraping.

• Excellent knowledge of SQL, able to write queries to extract or cleanse datasets, with experience using SQL Server and BigQuery.

• Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI).

• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical analysis.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail to interpret the clients brief.

• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related experience.

• Familiarity with popular web scraping libraries and tools (e.g., Selenium, Scrapy).

At Gekko Group, a leading field marketing and experiential agency, we value trust, insightfulness, and honesty across the business. As an inclusive employer, we encourage our teams to grow together, in a relaxed but professional environment.