Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: London, Remote
Contract Type: 3-6 months Outside IR35
Rate: £400-£450/day
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Data Scientist to lead a critical project focused on machine learning models.
You will work closely with our engineering, product, and business teams to gather insights, drive data-driven decisions, and build scalable solutions that directly impact our company’s strategy.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modelling, with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Data Scientist Key Skills Responsibilities:
- Data Collection & Preprocessing: Gather and clean large datasets from multiple sources (databases, APIs, etc.), ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Modeling & Analysis: Develop, test, and optimize predictive models (e.g., classification, regression) using advanced techniques in machine learning and statistics.
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Analyze data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that can inform strategic business decisions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software engineers, and domain experts, to align the project’s data goals with business needs.
- Visualization & Reporting: Present findings in a clear, actionable format, using data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or custom dashboards.
- Model Deployment: Implement and maintain machine learning models in production environments, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Project Management: Oversee the project timeline, deliverables, and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning projects.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Python or R, and data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
- Experience with machine learning frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database management.
- Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib).
- Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex challenges.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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