Job Description
Contract - Data Scientist – (R&D Innovation)
Rate: £650 p/d Inside IR35
Arrangement: 2x a Month Onsite
Duration: ASAP Start – 6 Months Initial
Role Overview
We are seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Innovation Team, focusing on leading innovative, data-driven projects. In this role, you will develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) from strategic business ideas and help test, refine, and deploy data solutions. The ideal candidate will have a balance of technical expertise and the ability to build strong business relationships, helping teams understand and implement new technologies that drive forward-thinking solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and Deploy Data Solutions: Develop POCs that align with strategic business goals and demonstrate the value of new technologies.
* Shape Technical Ideas: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to refine early-stage ideas and solve technical challenges.
* Lead Workshops: Present prototypes and POCs to business stakeholders, fostering engagement and understanding.
* Innovate with Emerging Technologies: Apply cutting-edge tools and methodologies to improve business capabilities and drive innovation.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Proven Experience in POCs: Demonstrated ability to build and implement successful Proof of Concepts that bridge business needs and technical solutions.
* Python Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python for developing data-driven applications.
* API Development and Integration: Hands-on experience with building and integrating APIs.
* Cloud Platform Experience: Knowledge of Azure (or similar cloud platforms); familiarity with containerized applications is a plus.
* Business Acumen: Ability to understand and translate business processes into technical needs, and deliver solutions that enhance operations.
Desired Qualifications:
* Consultancy or Digital Transformation Background: Prior experience in digital consulting or working on digital transformation projects is highly valued.
* Broad Technical Interest: Interest in exploring diverse technologies and developing solutions that enhance business innovation, with a strong grasp of digital trends.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to effectively communicate with business leaders, challenge existing processes, and foster buy-in for new ideas.
About You:
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about bridging the gap between technology and business, passionate about driving innovation, and comfortable working across a variety of technologies. You thrive on problem-solving, are eager to explore new tools, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you won’t be confined to a single project or technology stack.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
* Experience with Databricks or Azure.
* Familiarity with synthetic data concepts, though this is not required, as learning on the job is encouraged.
* Exposure to AI tools and technologies, particularly working with existing models and improving ecosystems around them.
* Working knowledge of Power BI and a diverse range of technology stacks without being a specialist in one.