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Overview

Data Scientist – New Product Team. We’re building a brand-new team focused on developing innovative products in a high-impact area of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a founding team and shape the future of data-driven solutions at scale.

Responsibilities
  • Combine, interrogate, and manipulate large datasets using big data tools such as Hadoop and Spark
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models using Python and libraries like Pandas, scikit-learn, and PySpark
  • Evaluate model performance using metrics such as AUC, recall, and others to align with business objectives
  • Communicate directly with business stakeholders to translate statistical findings into actionable insights
  • Build and optimize ETL pipelines for big data environments
  • Create dashboards and visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Domo
  • Apply software engineering best practices including version control (Git) and code quality
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience deploying ML models in cloud-based production environments
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks
  • Exposure to Generative AI applications in commercial settings
  • Background in the financial industry
  • Strong foundation in software engineering, with a focus on testing, version control, and robust code development
Skills
  • Programming: Python
  • Big Data: Hadoop, Spark
  • ML Libraries: scikit-learn, PySpark, Pandas
  • BI Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Domo
  • Cloud & MLOps: Databricks, cloud deployment
  • Version Control: Git
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Job Details
  • Job Title: Data Scientist
  • Location: London, UK
  • Job Type: Contract

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