Senior Data Scientist

Datatech Analytics ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Senior Data Scientist - Salary to £75K - Plus Benefits - London J11068 Working with like-minded Data Scientists you will be applying best practice statistical and analytical techniques to business issues. This is a great role working for one of the best-loved high street brands, using your expert knowledge of data science techniques and statistics to regularly deliver complex projects with a robust commercial approach. Role & Responsibilities ·Deliver data science projects - both large and small ·Undertake ad hoc analysis to predict, measure and interpret business trends. ·Demonstrate a culture of analytical curiosity'. ·Develop the data science agenda within the business. ·Implement a highly visual and commercial approach when delivering data science projects. ·Clearly and concisely, communicate data science insight to non-technical parties. ·that then gets buy in ·Work alongside the rest of the Analytics team to champion/implement self-service and data-driven decisioning. ·Identify opportunities and appropriate solutions to problems. ·Work as part of a team to scan and maintain a presence within the market for opportunities. ·Help coach data scientists and upskilling business analysts. Experience & Skills Required ·Educated to PhD or MSc. level in a numerate subject is preferred e.g. Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics ·Commercial experience of 3-5 years ·Have experience in developing and deploying machine learning algorithms using Python or R. ·Proficient with SQL and NoSQL data bases ·Prior experience of using Apache Spark to develop and deploy data science projects. ·Comprehensive proficiency in key programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, R, SPARK, SQL, etc.) and software development skills. ·Expert in mining large & complex data sets. ·Possess considerable experience working as a data scientist. If you fit the above job description, please contact Rachel Keane on 01256 314 660 Please be advised that we can only accept candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.uk This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89797537