Junior Data Scientist

EMEA3 Recruitment
Warrington
1 month ago
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Salary - £48,979
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

  • A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
  • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
  • Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
  • A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
  • MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
  • Best Doctors
  • Salary Finance
  • Wealth at Work courses
  • Deals and discounts
  • EVolve Car Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Mental health first aiders
  • ShareBuy
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Are you looking for a rewarding career that combines your passion for coding and knowledge of data analysis to make a real impact on the environment? Our next huge phase of growth and transformation has opened up an opportunity for a Junior Data Scientist/Analytics Developer or equivalent to join our high performing and welcoming team.

The purpose of this role is to interrogate and interpret data from UU’s core applications with the aim of developing analytic solutions which provide insight and optimisation of our businesses performance in a safe and efficient manner. You will need strong coding experience in Python or R and SQL with an appreciation of advanced analytical techniques: Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and a demonstrable ability to evaluate and select the right approach for the nature of problems to be solved.

In return we offer an exemplary reward package with strong investment and development in your career goals.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Work with strategy and operations teams to identify requirements and understand where analytic insight can add value
  • Develop analytical models and visualisations to support strategic and operational decision making
  • Design, build, test and maintain analytical data management systems, making sure they meet business requirements and user needs
  • Build credible statistical models from the data and follow best coding practices
  • Develop analytic insight based on functional designs and user requirements communicating findings via data visualisation to a range of technical and non-technical audiences

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Preferably educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or with equivalent relevant practical experience
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of advanced analytic techniques (Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning) and a demonstrable ability to evaluate and select the right approach for the nature of the problem to be solved
  • Experience collecting, parsing, cleansing and analysing large data sets and articulate data insight in a clear way
  • Working knowledge of multiple relevant technologies such as (Databricks, Azure ML, SQL databases, Data Visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBI)
  • Strong knowledge of one or more relevant languages such as Python / R / SQL

This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience in UI/UX design

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.


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