Senior Data Scientist

About the role

The New Software Technologies team are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team.

The successful candidate will be working on a range of projects, from identification to development of data features/products that enable our ambitious future roadmap. With access to a unique global IoT dataset, this is an opportunity to use and develop leading data techniques/tools in a truly innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Part of number data science projects/initiatives that form a roadmap exciting new data products and capabilities.
• Interrogate IoT datasets to gain insight into product usage that help inform future product features, specifications, strategy and decision making.
• Collaborate with team-members in code reviews and critical feedback sessions to continuously improve product delivery.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and wider project teams.
• Develop and implement supporting processes to enhance our data platform to be capable of meeting our ambitions.
• Collaborate and communicate with others to drive cross-team and cross-organisation initiatives forward. Work across disciplines to recommend the best solution for the problem at hand, including data science and non-data science solutions.

About you

• Continually learn new data science skills, techniques and tools to maximise competitive advantage; participate in internal & external technology communities.
• Experience using statistical and forecasting techniques such as time series analysis, forecast modelling, regression analysis etc.
• Highly proficient in Python/R and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and leading team-mates in statistics, machine learning & programming.
• Exceptional communication skills to all levels; ability to communicate complex findings in a simple manner.
• Experience in dealing with large databases(SQL) and scaling cloud compute.
• BSc or equivalent in statistics, applied mathematical or relevant scientific discipline. Need to be highly numerate with strong pattern recognition ability.

Benefits

Financial:

• Performance related bonus
• Company paid Life Assurance
• Discounts on Dyson machines
• Competitive pension scheme
• Purchase additional holidays

Lifestyle:

• 27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
• On-site parking
• Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
• Free on-site hair salon
• On-site lifestyle Assist
• Electric vehicle scheme

Health:

• Private Medical insurance for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
• Digital GP and prescription service
• Fertility treatment support
• On-site gym and sports centre