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Data Scientist - 6 Month Contract

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group
London
4 days ago
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An exciting media organisation in London is looking for a Data Scientist to join them on a new forecasting project. Based in London Hybrid working, ideally 2-3 days a week in the office (flexible) 6 or 12-month contract Start date: End of June or early July £70,000 - £80,000 pro Rata The Job As a Data Scientist, your responsibilities will include: Building forecasting models to track digital content performance Working with time series data, ideally using methods common in finance or trading Incorporating NLP where relevant and sourcing external data to enhance models Using cloud-based tools such as GCP, AWS, and BigQuery Collaborating with internal stakeholders and clearly presenting data insights Taking part in a single-stage, in-person interview that includes a live coding task You Strong experience in time series forecasting from finance, trading or logistics Comfortable working with external data and applying NLP techniques Confident using cloud tools (GCP, AWS) and BigQuery Self-sufficient and able to work flexibly in a hybrid environment Available to start at the end of June Apply Now You can apply for the Data Scientist position now by sending us your CV or by calling us. Dont forget to register as a candidate too. Amy Brown Executive Consultant Sphere Digital Recruitment currently has a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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