Data Science Engineer

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London
3 months ago
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Senior Data Consultant / Scientist - KPI Dashboarding (Contract)?? Hybrid (Remote + 1 day/week in Heathrow)?? £800/day (Inside IR35)?? Start Date: Week commencing 17th November 2025?? Duration: 8 weeks________________________________________About the RoleA world leading premium airline is launching a new engineering workstream focused on building a KPI dashboard to support transformation initiatives. We're seeking a Senior Data Consultant / Scientist for a short-term contract to lead the dashboard development and embed it into an existing programme.________________________________________Key Responsibilities* Design and build KPI dashboards using Power BI or Tableau* Integrate backend data sources (Excel and others) into visual outputs* Define KPIs, identify data sources, scope dashboard requirements, and iterate with stakeholders* Ensure data quality through modelling, cleaning, and verification* Collaborate with engineering teams to understand operational metrics and reporting needs________________________________________Required Skills* Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and Tableau* Strong experience in data visualisation and dashboarding* Solid understanding of data modelling, data cleaning, and data verification* Ability to work independently and embed into fast-moving programmes* Comfortable accessing and transforming data into actionable insights________________________________________Preferred Background* Experience in engineeri...

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