Data Engineer

WHD Consulting Ltd.
Maidenhead
1 month ago
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Data Engineer - 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.

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