Data Scientist

Job Description

Job Description 

Position: Data Scientist 

Location: Coventry, UK (Hybrid Work Arrangement) 

Start Date: First or Second Week of September 2024 

Experience: Minimum of 7 years Employment 

Type: Permanent

About the Role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join our team. This role involves leveraging data science techniques to design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms that solve real-world business problems. If you have a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and cloud-based data systems, and you are passionate about driving business success through data-driven insights, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of data science techniques, use cases, and their potential impact, as well as the tools and technologies that enable them. 
• Scope, design, and deliver data science outputs and products that align with organizational objectives. 
• Collaborate with experts from various fields to support organizational goals and deliver impactful solutions. 
• Communicate effectively, challenge delivery plans and priorities, and provide actionable insights for management, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics. 
• Ensure data ethics, preparation, and manipulation are integral to all data science projects. 
• Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges. 
• Hands-on coding experience in R or Python, with strong familiarity with numpy, scipy, pandas, and data visualization tools. 
• Apply techniques such as exploratory data analysis (EDA), model development, and evaluation.
• Work with traditional RDBMS as well as distributed datasets, and demonstrate strong SQL skills. 
• Design and develop cloud-based data pipelines, ensuring the architecture supports scalable and reliable data solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. 
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science, with demonstrable expertise in machine learning, model development, and data manipulation. 
• Proficiency in Python or R, with a solid understanding of programming paradigms and data engineering concepts. 
• Strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with both relational and non-relational data stores. 
• Experience in cloud-based data pipelines, architectures, and handling large datasets. 
• Evidence of delivering actionable insights and tangible results through data science projects. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a strong desire to work in cross-functional teams. 
• A professional attitude, with the ability to think creatively and solve complex challenges. 
• Awareness of data security best practices and GDPR compliance related to personal data. 
• Experience working in an agile environment or organizations with an agile culture.

Desirable Skills: 

• Understanding of design choices for data storage and data processing, particularly with a focus on cloud data services. 
• Familiarity with technologies such as Apache Spark or Airflow is beneficial but not mandatory. 
• Experience with parallel computing to process large datasets and optimize computationally intensive tasks is advantageous but not mandatory.

Why Join Us: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment. 
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values continuous learning and professional growth. 
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. 
• Skilled worker visa can be processed for candidates outside of the United Kingdom.

Job Information

 Industry Technology  City Coventry  Province West Midlands  Country United Kingdom  Postal Code CV1