Job Description

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.

Please click APPLY or send your CV to (url removed), if you are an experienced Data Analyst looking for tier next contract.

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