Data Scientist

N Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will analyze complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making. This hybrid role offers flexibility with 2-3 days per week in the office. Ideal candidates should have strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL and experience with machine learning libraries and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns and trends.
• Develop, validate, and deploy predictive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine learning

Data visualization

Statistics

Cloud platforms

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

matplotlib

seaborn

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract, Hybrid - London)

Location: London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office)

Contract Type: 6-12 months (Contract, possible extension)

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and support data‑driven decision‑making. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility while being actively involved in the London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns and trends.
• Develop, validate, and deploy predictive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to support analytics initiatives.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the analytics lifecycle.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, AI, and machine learning.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Solid understanding of statistics, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib/seaborn.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in finance, marketing analytics, or e‑commerce.