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Senior / Principal Data Scientist

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9 months ago
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Introduction

Our client is delivering data-led products and services to the Ministry of Defence and secure government departments and are looking for a number of Data Scientists from a couple of years through to lots of year experience!


They work with their clients to develop solutions to complex problems with a particular interest in Machine Learning.


You will need to have MOD or National Security experience to be considered for this role.


This is a hybrid role with flexibility required about being in the office, around 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with clients to discover the most suitable and innovative solutions to problems.
  • Solve important and impactful real-world problems within a growing team of data specialists.
  • Utilise advanced technology stacks to analyse complex datasets to build and deliver solutions to diverse problems.
  • Research and stay up to date with the latest technological advances to ensure the best technology usage for customers.
  • At more senior levels, lead and manage technical teams.
Skills & Experience
  • Be an active and curious problem solver.
  • Strong experience of programming languages like Python or R to ingest and analyse datasets.
  • Knowledge and understanding of core Data Science and Machine Learning principles, considerations, and applications.
  • A keen interest in continual learning and consulting across varying projects with our clients in the engineering domain.
  • An ability to quickly absorb complex concepts, identify solutions and effectively communicate results to audiences of varying technical knowledge.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to liaise with and report to clients and partners.
  • An interest in helping junior team members to successfully deliver their projects.
Additional Benefits
  • Pension up to 10% client contribution.
  • Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
  • Option to buy & sell holiday.
  • Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.
  • 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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