Position Overview & Specifications
Introduction
Due to the highly sensitive nature of this work, you will be required on site 5 days a week.
Our client runs an exceptional Data Science and Analytics practice where they help clients understand and improve their business performance using data-driven approaches.
They are a large management and engineering consultancy in the Defence and Security industry, so they work with clients such as the MOD or Government departments.
The ideal candidate would have a keen interest in applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to real-life scenarios!
Key responsibilities
- Actively participate in the design of bespoke, innovative, flexible and sector-specific data science projects.
- Collaborate with teams of Data Scientists and other technical consultants of various experience levels.
- Derive actionable outcomes from the outputs of data science projects.
- Contribute to decision-making that will lead to successful delivery of projects.
Skills & experience
- Work experience as a Data Scientist or a role that requires exposure to data analysis and complex problem-solving using data.
- Experience in applying quantitative techniques for data mining/analysis and exposure to applications of ML/AI algorithms.
- Good programming skills for data transformation or modelling, preferably using Python, R or similar.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Data storage and querying skills (relational and NoSQL databases).
- Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
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