Senior Data Scientist

Oscar Technology
Manchester
10 months ago
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Role: Senior Data Scientist

Skills: SQL / Python / Machine Learning

Location: Manchester

Salary: £60,k

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Summary

A brand new role has opened up for a Senior Data Scientist to join a well-established company that we have placed professionals with for many years. This is a great opportunity to join a successful company with an established data division, to contribute to their overall business growth.

The role is offered on a hybrid basis (3 days on-site / 2 days WF) with offices based in Greater Manchester.

The Role

Your Data Science expertise will be integral to optimizing pricing and marketing strategies. You'll be joining a team to be involved in the development of predictive models, analysing datasets, A/B testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-orientated and proactive individual with strong analytical skills, preferably from a statistical / pricing environment background, who is able to take ownership of technical tasks.

You'll be presenting your dashboards and visualisations to technical and non-technical team members, in addition to providing guidance to junior team members - so strong communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

Work alongside cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and share your insights across the company. Create dashboards, reports and visualizations to present to stakeholders. Build, deploy and maintain predictive models using machine learning and optimization techniques Analyse large datasets to implement data-driven strategies Design and conduct A/B Testing to refine pricing strategies.

Requirements

Python Cloud Platforms Exploratory Data Analysis A/B Testing Machine Learning Libraries

This is a great opportunity to add real value to an established organisation to contribute to their exceptional business growth.

Benefits:

Pension Scheme Discretionary Bonus Flexible Holiday Plans Buy Holiday Options Company Socials Cycle to Work Scheme

Apply Now!

If you are a Senior Data Scientist with 5-6 years' experience, and you are looking to succeed with an organisation alongside ambitious and driven professionals, then look no further - this is the role for you!

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Role - Senior Data Scientist

Skills - SQL / Python / Machine Learning

Location - Manchester

Salary - £60,

Work Pattern - Hybrid

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