Data Science/Engineer

Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Science/ Engineer to join their dynamic Data Team.

This is a Fixed term contract as a Mat cover for a period of 8 months

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven and possesses a solid understanding of SQL, various scripting languages, and Excel. This will be flexible hybrid working model, combining in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work. However, it's important for the candidate to be based in Dorset or its surrounding areas, as they value the synergy of face-to-face interactions.

Some of your responsibilities would include:

• Process Automation: Contribute to the automation of daily business activities, streamlining workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis and Organization:Spend time with raw data to cleanse, structure, and ready it for integration into our bespoke system, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Solution Development: Utilize your scripting and SQL expertise to create innovative data solutions that support and enhance our operations.
• Ticket Management: Efficiently handle ticketed tasks, prioritizing and resolving issues to maintain smooth business operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest enhancements to our existing systems and processes, liaising with our in-house Development team to implement these improvements.
• Innovation: Scout for opportunities to implement time-saving measures across the company, playing a key role in their development and deployment.

Skills and Competencies

Requirements:

• Advanced SQL skills with at least 2 years of practical experience
• Possess a strong foundation in Python and/or other scripting languages, enabling you to tackle diverse data challenges.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulae and pivot tables.
• A basic understanding of Hyper-Text-Markup-Language (HTML)
• The ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders, understanding and translating their needs into technical requirements.
• Possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating clear and effective collaboration within and outside the team.

Desirables:

• Familiarity with the Apache Airflow platform.
• Basic knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI to support data visualization and insights.
• Experience with version control using GIT for collaborative and organized code management.
• An understanding of C#/Javascript to identify system-driven data transformations.
• Experience using cloud solutions, particularly Azure and the Fabric Platform.
• Familiarity with Power Query in Excel for efficient data integration and ability to translate existing processes into a scripting language.