Data Scientist
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£45.19-50 Hourly
£45.19 - £50.00 p/h PAYE
Start Date:
ASAP
Our client is seeking an exceptional Data Scientist to join a leading global technology innovator that is shaping the future of digital interaction and connectivity. This organization develops cutting-edge platforms and experiences used by billions of people worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and innovative professional who is passionate about uncovering insights from large-scale datasets. In this role, you will leverage advanced data science techniques to drive product development, inform strategic decisions, and help create intelligent solutions that enhance user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, and data modeling to uncover patterns, identify opportunities, and answer key business questions.
- Design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms to extract value from complex datasets.
- Formulate hypotheses and analyze product experiments (A/B testing) to generate actionable insights.
- Collaborate with engineers to translate data science prototypes into scalable product features.
- Provide business intelligence and data visualization support, including dashboards and ad-hoc analysis for internal teams.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Coding skills in SQL.
- Experience programming in Python (nice to have).
- Familiarity with big data tools such as Hadoop.
- Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau.
- Proven ability to work with large and complex datasets.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.
- Experience at big tech companies.
This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates before EOD Monday March 9th. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process.
Client Description
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Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.