American Express

SQL Data Analyst

Job · Full-timeHybridSalem, Tamil Nadu0–3 years53K/mo1 openingImmediate / as per notice period

About this role

American Express is looking for a SQL Data Analyst to join its Salem team. You will turn raw operational data into clear, trustworthy analysis, and work directly with the people who use it to run the business. About the role The SQL Data Analyst at American Express is the bridge between the data…

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Skills you'll use

SQLQuery OptimisationJoins & Window FunctionsStored ProceduresData ModellingAdvanced ExcelPower BIData ValidationETL ConceptsIndexing BasicsAnalytical ThinkingDocumentation

What you'll do

Write, optimise and document SQL for analysis and reporting
Model and join data across many source tables reliably
Build the curated datasets that feed dashboards
Reconcile query output against source systems before publishing
Support ad-hoc data requests with fast, correct answers
Validate and reconcile numbers before publishing, and document data caveats
Automate recurring reporting to free up time for real analysis
Present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Who can apply

B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc or an equivalent degree from a recognised university
0–3 years of experience in analytics, reporting or MIS — freshers and 2026 graduates are welcome
Working knowledge of SQL, Query Optimisation, Joins & Window Functions
Comfort with SQL and relational databases and with cleaning messy, real-world data
Ability to define a metric precisely and explain a result to a non-technical stakeholder
Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
Based in Salem, Tamil Nadu or willing to relocate

Perks & benefits

Employee wellness programmesTeam offsites and networking opportunitiesCompetitive salary as per market benchmarksAnnual performance bonus / variable payHealth insurance for you and your dependantsProvident Fund and statutory benefitsStructured onboarding and mentorshipLearning & certification support (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, cloud)Structured onboarding and a formal mentor at a large, established employer

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Business / stakeholder round — how you scope a question and communicate findings
3Hiring manager discussion — role expectations, ownership and team fit
4HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About American Express

American Express is a globally integrated payments company providing charge and credit cards and services. Its India centres in Gurugram and Bengaluru support technology, analytics and servicing worldwide. Industry and what the company does American Express works in financial services, serving its…

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