Data Scientist

Morgan Spencer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing start-up in the rail industry is seeking a Data Scientist to join its team. This role involves collaborating with project teams to deliver innovative solutions using data science, AI, and machine learning. Candidates should have relevant experience in rail data or similar industries, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that blends office, client sites, and home office settings.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience using rail data or 2-5 years in other industries as a Data Scientist.
• Solid understanding of AI and Machine Learning principles.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a project team to assist rail industry clients.
• Engage in data science, AI, and machine learning tasks on a daily basis.
• Lead initiatives in business development such as marketing or recruitment.

Skills

Data Science

AI

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Data Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Job description

Company

This fast-growing start-up is like an app store for the railway, taking complex rail data and creating bespoke products/apps for rail staff to use day-to-day. It also provides consulting and data science expertise to help the rail industry tackle its most difficult problems. Every day brings new challenges and as a Data Scientist there is an opportunity to make a visible difference from Day 1.

Position

As a Data Scientist you will be working collaboratively within a project team to help rail industry clients. Your work location will be a mix of central London office, client sites and home office.

This role provides the platform to take your career to the next level. You will be working alongside experienced rail consulting and product design colleagues. As a start-up there is also plenty of space for you to lead an area of business development (such as marketing, recruitment, learning & development).

Day-to-Day Work

Day to day work will be a mix of data science / AI / machine learning / data analysis / data engineering and cloud based tasks.

Candidate

This post is for you if: you are an experienced Data Scientist / Data Consultant (min. 1-2 years’ experience using rail data) OR Data Scientist with experience in other industry (min. 2-5 years) and looking to make a career transition to rail consulting. There is naturally a particular interest in speaking to candidates with data science experience in rail, since this is the specialism of the business.

In addition to the above you should have solid AI / Machine Learning / Data Science theory and be a team player, collaborative and pro-active in your approach to problem solving.