Graduate Data Scientist - Leeds

Description

A PLC business is looking for someone who is truly passionate about data. Someone who will work on a variety of projects, assisting the business to improve productivity, commercial optimisation and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer you will join a busy, friendly and dynamic team using numbers and facts to make key recommendations, such as which business case to fund, which company we should buy next or which strategic partnership/venture to progress.

They are at the forefront of their industry, with an appetite for growth and innovation, constantly looking to do things better and faster, using data-driven decisions. You will make an impact and quickly see the results of your work.

Responsibilities:

• Aid in the migration and analysis of data and the creation of one, unified data set giving one point of truth
• Clear understand business requirements and propose/implement complete solutions
• Create easy to understand and clear data visualisations
• Creation and maintenance of machine learning models
• Create and undertake testing procedures/policies using test-driven development methodologies
• Query writing/building
• System contingency planning and implementations

Essential Requirements:

• A mathematics/computer science background with knowledge of numerous machine learning models - some alternative degrees will be considered
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI etc.)
• Technical knowledge i.e. Python, R, SQL, C++ etc.
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail orientation with structured thinking
• A problem solver with the ability to multi-task
• A top performer who is comfortable in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, poise and strong analytical skills

If you're interested in this position near Leeds, please apply direct with an updated CV.