Data Scientist

Adecco Portugal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Data Scientist on a fixed-term 12‑month contract. The role focuses on designing robust machine-learning models, building scalable data pipelines, and delivering insights that improve customer experiences and optimise business operations.

You will collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration, communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and drive business impact through rigorous analysis and

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in machine learning and statistics.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Experience communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Python and large-scale data processing.
• Experience with distributed computing and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML models and data pipelines.
• Experiment with approaches to translate business challenges into data solutions.
• Evaluate model performance with rigorous statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with ML and software engineers for integration.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate data science impact.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistics

Programming

Python

Distributed Computing

Version Control

Testing

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Data Scientist (Fixed Term Contract)

Contract Details:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full Time

Daily Rate: £600 to £750Our client, a leading player in the retail industry, is seeking a talented Data Scientist to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in machine learning and statistics to drive impactful data science solutions that enhance customer experiences and optimise business operations.

Role Overview:

Your work will involve:

• Designing and implementing robust machine learning models and data pipelines.
• Experimenting with innovative approaches to translate complex business challenges into actionable data science solutions.
• Evaluating model performance through rigorous statistical analysis and assessing business impact.
• Collaborating closely with Machine Learning Engineers and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration and adherence to best coding practises.
• Engaging with stakeholders across the organisation to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner, highlighting how data science can drive significant improvements.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A solid foundation in machine learning, statistics, and programming.
• A curious intellect, critical thinking skills, and a scientific mindset focused on achieving business impact.
• Proven experience in translating challenging business problems into effective data science solutions while communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Extensive proficiency in Python and experience working with large-scale data in distributed computing environments.
• Strong knowledge of coding practises, including version control and testing.
• The ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment, taking ownership from problem scoping through to delivery while effectively engaging stakeholders.
• Experience in marketing, personalisation, recommendation systems, optimisation, or adaptive experimentation would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a vibrant team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of data science in the retail sector. If you are passionate about using data to transform customer experiences and drive business success, this role is perfect for you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention