Data Scientist - Maidenhead

Solas IT Recruitment
Maidenhead
6 months ago
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Data Scientist - Maidenhead

Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office

Are you a data-driven thinker who enjoys solving real-world problems with machine learning and analytics? We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing team and help shape data-informed decisions across diverse projects and industries, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, build predictive models, design experiments, and turn raw data into actionable insights. If you're passionate about making an impact through data and enjoy a mix of autonomy, collaboration, and innovation, send your CV via the link

What You’ll Do

  • Analyse large, complex datasets to uncover patterns and trends
  • Build and fine-tune machine learning models to solve business problems
  • Conduct A/B testing and experimentation to support product and strategy decisions
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure high data quality and accessibility
  • Design ETL workflows and automate data preparation processes
  • Write tests to ensure reliability of models and pipelines
  • Work with stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables
  • Present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Participate in solution design and continuously build domain knowledge

Technical Mentorship

  • Peer-review models and mentor junior data scientists
  • Stay up to date with the latest tools, trends, and best practices in data science

What You’ll Bring

  • 2+ years in a data science or analytics role
  • Strong background in machine learning, predictive analytics, and experimentation
  • Proficient in Python or R (bonus if you know both)
  • Solid SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases
  • Experience with data visualization tools and AWS is a plus
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesSoftware Development

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