Data Scientist

Adecco
Sheffield
1 year ago
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Job Title: Data Scientist

Duration: 12 months

Salary: £86,000 per year

Location: UK Remote


Calling all Data Scientists! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where you can apply your skills to drive innovation and make valuable discoveries? Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join their team on a remote basis. If you're passionate about exploring complex and high-dimensional datasets to uncover insights and develop cutting-edge solutions, then this is the opportunity for you!


Responsibilities:

  • Utilise your expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, data modelling, and advanced mathematics to recognise patterns, identify opportunities, and pose business questions.
  • Design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that extract optimal value from the data.
  • Generate and test hypotheses and analyse and interpret the results of product experiments.
  • Collaborate with product engineers to transform prototypes into innovative products, services, and features.
  • Provide Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualisation support, including the creation of online customer service dashboards and fulfilment of ad-hoc data analysis requests.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Python and/or R programming languages, big data tools like Hadoop, and data visualisation tools such as Tableau.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information and engage readers deeply.
  • Experience working with large datasets.

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