Data Scientist

Data Scientist - Maidenhead (Hybrid) - Permanent I am looking for a Data Engineer / Data Scientist for a company in the Maidenhead area. Work is Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. You will be leveraging your analytical skills and programming experience to extract insights from complex datasets, develop predictive models and support decision making. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Data Analysis \& Modelling: Analyse large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. * Develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models to solve business problems. * Conduct A/B testing and experimental analysis to validate hypotheses. Data Management \& Engineering: * Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and efficiency. * Design and develop ETL pipelines and workflows for data preprocessing. * Develop automated tests to validate the processes and models you create. Collaboration \& Communication: * Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and deliverables. * Actively participate in design meetings to help shape the solutions that the team delivers * Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. * Acquire domain knowledge to inform modelling opportunities and model feature creation Technical Leadership: * Mentor junior data scientists and provide peer reviews for modelling projects. * Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve the team's capabilities. QUALIFICATIONS Education: * Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience: * 2 or more years of experience in a data science or analytics role. * Proven experience in building machine learning models, statistical analysis, and predictive analytics. * Experience designing experiments or modelling approaches to solve a specified business problem. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R; knowledge of is R an advantage. * Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational databases. * Proficiency with data visualisation tools and techniques. * Experience with AWS is a plus. * Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. If this exciting opportunity could be of interest - please let me know ASAP. Interviews can be arranged at short notice.