Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) in Vaughan, Ontario at Pong Game Studios

WHO WE ARE

At Pong Studios, we are dedicated to transforming the world of gaming with our cutting-edge slot game innovations. With 30+ years of experience as a leading software developer specializing in slot games, we pride ourselves on creating immersive and exhilarating experiences that captivate players and set new standards in the industry.

WHAT YOU ARE

We’re hiring a Data Analyst to support performance analysis across our gaming platforms. You’ll work closely with product, operations, and senior team members to turn raw data into clear insights and recommendations.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to dashboards, analyses, and reporting that inform decisions around game performance, player behavior, and platform improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support performance analysis across the portfolio, including game launches, platform updates, and promotional activity
• Assist in building pre/post analyses and help identify key drivers of revenue and performance changes
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, including basic data modeling and DAX measures
• Write SQL queries to extract, clean, and analyze data from internal systems
• Create clear deliverables in Excel, Power BI, and written summaries tailored to different stakeholders
• Contribute to player and location analysis, including segmentation and performance tracking
• Collaborate with team members to interpret results and translate data into actionable insights
• Apply structured thinking to analytical problems and support test design and evaluation
• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to assist with analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1–3 years of experience in data analysis or a related role (or strong internship/co-op experience)
• Proficiency in SQL (joins, aggregations, basic window functions)
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering)

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience in gaming, gambling, fintech, or other high-volume data environments
• Familiarity with DAX and data modeling concepts (e.g., star schema)
• Exposure to Python or R
• Experience working with large datasets (e.g., transactional, event-level data)
• Interest in player behavior, game performance, or data-driven product decisions
• Familiarity with tools for analytics workflows (Power BI, SQL, Excel, ChatGPT, Claude, along with internal data systems)

This role is a 6-month contract with a possibility of extension or transition to permanent employment status.

Pong Game Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Pong Game Studios may use artificial intelligence tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application organization and communication. These tools are used for administrative purposes only and do not make hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by our hiring team.