Join Adyen’s Performance Optimization team as a mid-level Optimization Data Analyst, where you will lead complex analyses and support automation projects to drive scalable optimizations. You’ll work with large payment datasets to identify trends, deliver high-impact recommendations for key customers, and build self-service tools that empower internal teams. Collaborate closely with Product, Data, and Commercial teams to translate business challenges into analytical solutions, conduct A/B testing, and communicate insights effectively across all levels of the organization. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in data analytics or a related field, proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark, familiarity with big data tools like Spark and Airflow, and strong skills in data visualization and statistical analysis. This role requires fluency in Portuguese and English and is based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 remote).
Skills
Python
SQL
PySpark
Airflow
Git
Looker
Tableau
Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
Data Mining
ETL
Big Data Tools
Data Visualization
CI/CD
What you'll do
Analyze payment datasets to identify performance trends and optimization opportunities.
Design and build scalable analytics solutions and automation pipelines for internal use.
Lead complex A/B testing and data investigations with analytical rigor.
Synthesize complex data into compelling narratives for strategic discussions.
Mentor team members and contribute to elevating analytical standards and excellence.
What we're looking for
3-5 years of experience in data analytics or a related field.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for large-scale data processing.
Experience designing and developing scalable ETL pipelines and data validation processes.
Familiarity with big data tools like Spark and workflow management systems such as Airflow.
Strong skills in data visualization using tools like Looker or Tableau.
Deep understanding of statistics, hypothesis testing, and data mining techniques.
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to translate data insights into business value.
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Salary context
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Employer
About Ayden
Adyen is a global payments platform that provides end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring, and issuing solutions to large global companies, enabling them to accept payments anywhere in the world. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
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