Global Graduate Options - Data Scientist

First Derivatives plc ,
Scotland, West Yorkshire

Overview

First Derivatives plc is currently recruiting for a number of HQ and Overseas roles in our Data Scientist stream. These roles offer candidates a unique opportunity to enter the Big Data world where the emphasis is on problem solving using a combination of analytics, imagination and business understanding. Data Scientists explore vast amounts of information to detect patterns, trends and correlations that enable businesses to improve their products, services and revenue. We have immediate opportunities available, as well as further intakes throughout 2020. The skills required, and the techniques learned apply across various industries and we are heavily involved with financial markets, utilities and telecoms to name but a few. Those selected will embark on an exciting career that combines technical prowess with business insight and commercial acumen. Candidates will be exposed to the latest technologies for both structured and unstructured data including the market leading KDB database and q analytics language, Hadoop, SAP HANA, IOS and Android all of which are hosted across best-in-class hardware, mobile and cloud-based platforms. This is a consultancy-based role. After your initial training in Northern Ireland, you will be based on international projects in client sites. Graduate package - Award winning training - Up to three months training at HQ in Ireland Intensive workshops in highly sought after KDB programming skills - Working on International projects for Tier 1 investment banks - Competitive salary, free accommodation, expense package - Rapid career progression - Private healthcare