Data Scientist

My client are based in Newport, South Wales, and are seeking graduates / post graduates in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science - any numerical based subject!

As a Data Scientist at this organisation, you can expect your analysis to be hitting the headlines on a regular basis and being used by decision makers at the highest level.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency with a general purpose programming language (preferably Python, Scala or C).
• Exposure to PySpark
• Experience in using programming languages to manipulate and analyse large datasets.
• Interest and / or background in data engineering concepts (e.g. optimisation methods, data models and structures, algorithms).
• Comfortable talking with stakeholders and communicating complex solutions clearly and concisely.
• Driven to developing high quality solutions.
• Motivated, self-learner who can work with a degree of autonomy when needed.

The organisation has great amenities such as a canteen, gym, parking, and plenty of social activities. They also support flexible working and strive to ensure the best work-life balance possible for their people.

This will be a 6 month contract initially, with the possibility of a transition into a permanent post. The rate of pay is £23.49 per hour (37 hours per week).