Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in data science (or equivalent academic or personal projects)
• A problem-solver who enjoys thinking creatively about how data can deliver value
• A passion for building great data products and a willingness to roll up your sleeves across the data lifecycle – from pipelining to model deployment
• Experience with some of the following tools and technologies (or an eagerness to learn):
• Python and its data science ecosystem (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch)
• Statistical methods and machine learning (e.g., A/B testing, model validation)
• Data pipelining tools like SQL, dbt, BigQuery, or Spark
• A strong communicator with the ability to communicate technical concepts into layman’s terms for a non-technical audience
• You’re not afraid to challenge the status quo if it means reaching a better outcome for our customers
• Use your excellent time management abilities to prioritise daily tasks in accordance with overarching company goals
• You’re ambitious, and eager to progress quickly to grow alongside the company
• You apply yourself to everything you do, recognising the difference that makes to the business
• You treat everyone with integrity, respect and kindness - whether it’s your colleagues, our customers, or our partners
• You’ll be a champion of our values, and encourage others to be the same

What the job involves

• We’re looking for an enthusiastic Data Scientist to join our Data team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we leverage data at Urban Jungle
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-growth tech scaleup, making an impact on core business decisions and customer experiences from day one
• You’ll collaborate with our Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to build predictive models and data-driven solutions that power everything from eligibility checks to fraud detection, pricing, and beyond
• Get to grips with our data platform and begin contributing to models that power core business decisions
• Work on projects that span multiple areas, including pricing, risk assessment, and behavioural fraud detection
• Build, deploy, and iterate on data models that bring clear and measurable value to our business
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Commercial teams to deliver data-driven products that delight our customers and drive business growth
• Play a key role in developing our state-of-the-art data platform, setting the standard for best practices in data science and analytics
• Build your commercial awareness by collaborating on cross-functional projects with teams across Urban Jungle
• Join a fun, supportive, and ambitious team where your growth and well-being are a top priority

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