Data Science & Prototyping Developer 206407

Aquent
London
2 months ago
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Data Science & Prototyping Developer
Marketing & Communications
We’re looking for a highly autonomous Data Science & Prototyping Developer to join our Marcom Data Analysis & Insights team.
This role combines deep data‑science expertise with rapid‑prototyping skills to build the next generation of AI‑integrated reporting and measurement tools.
You’ll work closely with a lean team to transform high‑level ideas into working solutions that inform marketing decisions across the organisation.
Description

  • As a Data Science & Prototyping Developer, you will act as an extension of the Data Analysis & Insights Lead to design, build and iterate on analytical prototypes and automated reporting solutions.
  • You’ll take ownership of everything from exploratory data analysis and modelling to developing proof‑of‑concept applications that enable deeper insight into marketing performance.
  • The environment is intentionally lean;
    success requires someone who thrives on independence, communicates clearly with non‑technical stakeholders, and cares deeply about craftsmanship.
  • This role will also temporarily steward our legacy web‑analytics reporting while working to automate it away.
  • Our hybrid schedule means you’ll collaborate in‑person in London Tuesday–Thursday and work remotely Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build marketing analytics reporting using Adobe Analytics data, Tableau and in‑house visualisations.
  • Develop automated pipelines that deliver campaign performance and event‑level reporting with minimal manual intervention.
  • Own legacy web‑analytics workflows and drive their migration to automated solutions.
  • Prototype and integrate AI/ML models to enhance analytical workflows and automate insight generation.
  • Explore and develop new measurement methodologies and modelling techniques;
    conduct exploratory analyses to surface new insights.
  • Translate business questions into structured analytical approaches and communicate findings clearly to non‑technical partners.
  • Balance urgent ad‑hoc analytical requests with longer‑term R&D initiatives, maintaining momentum in a fluid environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in data analytics, data science or analytics engineering roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for data processing, modelling and rapid prototyping.
  • Hands‑on experience with modern data warehouses (Snowflake strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency with Git and professional software‑development workflows.
  • Working knowledge of digital analytics concepts;
    experience with Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics.
  • Experience with data visualisation tools or libraries (e.G., Tableau/Looker or D3/Plotly).
  • Demonstrated experience integrating LLMs/AI into data workflows beyond simple chatbot applications.
  • Portfolio showcasing applied machine‑learning solutions in business contexts.
  • Understanding of marketing analytics and campaign measurement.
  • Ability to gather requirements from non‑technical stakeholders and translate
  • them into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum practices.
  • Background in statistical modelling, forecasting or time‑series analysis.
  • Knowledge of A/B testing, causal inference and experimental design.
  • Previous experience in marketing or communications analytics.
  • Experience with additional programming languages (NodeJS, Deno, R, Rust, Swift, etc.).

Client Description
Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

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