Junior Data Scientist – Finance – Guildford area

Guildford
1 year ago
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Junior Data Scientist – Finance – Guildford area

Are you a recent Data Graduate or Junior Data Scientist eager to kickstart your career in a role that would combine Data Science and some Engineering?

I am working with an ambitious finance company in the Guildford area to recruit a Junior Data Scientist who brings someone skills and experience in Data Engineering to join their Data team. As part of a small team you will focus on Data Science but will also get involved in the end-to-end data lifecycle.

I’m looking for a recent Graduate / Junior Data Engineer with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field and proven skills through training, internships or commercial experience in a Data Engineer, Data Science or Data Analytics role.

The role:

  • Build Data Science models

  • Help in the process of manipulating data from a Snowflake data warehouse.

  • Develop algorithms and robust data-driven solutions.

    To be considered you will have experience with many of the following technologies:

  • Building predictive models using a range of techniques and implementing Generative AI tools.

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala.

  • Experience with ETL, Data Pipelines, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing and Data

  • Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL and MS BI Stack – SSIS, SSAS, SSRS

    £35,000 - £50,000 + good pension + 25 days holiday + Discretionary bonus + Private medical + life assurance

    Location: Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office based in the Guildford area

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