Data Scientist (Contract)
We have a new requirement for a Data Scientist to join an agile data team on an initial 6-month contract. This is for a client based in Doncaster, who are an established company working within the pet services and retail sector.
This is a hybrid role with some days onsite at our pet-friendly office in Doncaster and some days working from home. We will consider candidates based elsewhere across the UK depending on experience.
Details:
- Data Scientist
- 6 months (initial contract)
- Hybrid Remote (Doncaster)
- £350/day (Outside IR35)
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Will enjoy working in a fast paced, agile team environment, who can deliver against tight and changing deadlines and priorities.
- Is passionate about the art of Data Science, has the right attitude for solving problems, "getting stuff done" and is hungry to learn.
- Will be a motivated, curious, and analytically minded person who enjoys driving positive change using data.
- Enjoy interacting with colleagues and the hurly-burly of office life.
- Be able to manage workload and communicate the personal challenges they are facing.
- Enjoy teaching and mentoring colleagues into the paradise of data wisdom.
What skills and experience interest us:
- Highly numerate with a degree, or equivalent experience, in mathematics, statistics, science or related technical field.
- Expertise in SQL and Python, with knowledge of ELT/ETL tools and/or Snowflake advantageous.
- Experience processing large data sets and matching/merging data sets .
- Demonstrable knowledge of applying statistical methods to data analysis, with experience of developing and deploying ML algorithms advantageous.
- Knowledge of data mining techniques and where to apply these in a business environment.
- Strong experience of implementing good software development practices (e.g. Git, ML Ops, Sprint planning etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
We're looking to get interviews booked in next week.. This will be a one stage Teams call with the Head of Data.
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