Associate Data Scientist

Liberty IT
Belfast
4 months ago
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External Description Associate Data Scientist - 6 month fixed term contract Reach beyond with Liberty IT; for this is where you'll find the super challenges, where you'll be given the scope and the support to go further, dig deeper and fly higher. We won't stand over your shoulder. We won't get in your way. We certainly won't hold you back. You'll bring the expertise. We'll provide the platform to succeed. Ready? It's time to do your thing. What you'll be doing: Be part of a global team of Data Scientists who are working to solve complex business problems by delivering high-quality solutions, working across the full data science model lifecycle. Write high quality code, using best in industry practices. With support from more senior team members, own, scope and deliver well-defined tasks. Communicate and update your progress regularly at stand-ups or similar agile events. Collaborate closely and cooperatively with your technical and non-technical teams to work towards the best solution that maximises value to the customer. Contribute to a culture of high performance by learning and applying industry leading practices and processes across the full model lifecycle, including in EDA, model tuning and testing, and model deployment. Grow your knowledge in different Data Science disciplines. Supported by senior team members, seek opportunities to share and celebrate what you've learned through internal tech talks, blogging and external events. Experience and skills we need: Hold a recent Masters or post-doctorate degree in a Science, Maths or Statistics related discipline. Knowledge of the full data science model lifecycle, evidenced through previous solutions created through research or industry engagement. Python programming language experience What's on offer Feel safe and secure whatever life brings, with health insurance (including access to a digital doctor), life assurance and income protection. Enjoy both today and tomorrow with employee discount schemes, annual bonuses and a competitive pension. Protect your wellbeing with flexible working and a real work-life balance. Specifically, we have adopted a hybrid working culture, meaning you have ultimate flexibility in your work environment. Grow yourself, your career and reputation through continuous learning, promotion opportunities and our generous recognition programme. About Us A little background on LIT Liberty IT is the tech wing of Liberty Mutual Insurance. Bringing peace of mind to all aspects of customer's lives, every day. We're an ideas company. Always. We thrive on engineering excellence and surpass with technical mastery. We build beautifully architected cloud solutions and reliably run high stability systems. We work alongside the best in the business and learn from the finest minds. Great Place to Work in UK & Ireland 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (UK) 2023 Top 5 Best Tech Workplace Centre of Excellence in Wellbeing Fair employment and equal opportunities Liberty IT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request when taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. Now, it's over to you. If you're ready to fly in your career, apply now. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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