Contract Data Scientist - Outside IR35, 100% Remote

Prospec Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Scientist for a contract role outside IR35. This role allows for 100% remote work. Candidates must have proven experience in using Python and data visualization techniques, along with a strong focus on computer vision. The Data Scientist will be responsible for analyzing complex datasets and creating data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data scientist using Python and a range of libraries.
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling and machine learning techniques.
• Experience in computer vision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Develop algorithms and statistical models to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into the production environment.
• Communicate insights and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Computer vision

Data visualization

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field

Tools

Numpy

Pandas

Scikit-Learn

Matplotlib

Plotly

AWS

Job description

Overview

My client, a specialist engineering consultancy with a client base spanning a number of technical engineering sectors, requires an experienced Data Scientist for a contract role outside IR35. This role is 100% WFH.

The Data Scientist will utilise their expertise to analyse complex data sets and provide insights to give clients a competitive advantage. The Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions to address business problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions.

The Data Scientist will have experience in using a variety of techniques to analyse complex datasets and develop data models. You will be experienced in data visualisation, understanding how to contextualise results and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Computer vision experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Develop algorithms and statistical models to analyse and interpret complex data sets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into the production environment.
• Communicate insights and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of models and algorithms.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the field of data science.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a data scientist using Python and a range of libraries (Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, Plotly etc.).
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and data mining techniques.
• Experience in computer vision is essential.
• Data engineering (pipelines, databases, infrastructure), ideally with AWS experience would be an advantage.
• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, and data cleansing.
• Experience in applying data science within the context of engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations desirable.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.