Data Scientist

BSI-Group; Hartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification body in Hartford seeks a Data Scientist to work within the Innovation team. This role involves driving value from diverse data and using innovative technologies. The candidate should have strong statistical skills, extensive knowledge of Python, and be able to communicate technical information clearly. BSI offers numerous benefits including flexible working and various leave options.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with company contribution

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to translate and communicate technical language to non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Use data science techniques to progress the digital evolution of the product offering.
• Mine and analyse data to drive optimisation of product development.
• Conduct end‑to‑end data analysis.
• Develop and present demonstrations and pilots.
• Engage with data owners to identify science opportunities.
• Maintain a portfolio of tools for diverse data types.
• Use predictive modelling to optimise business outcomes.
• Stay up to date with latest technology and methods.

Skills

Strong statistical analysis skills

Extensive knowledge of Python

Knowledge of predictive modelling techniques

Strong script/coding skills

SQL database experience

Strong verbal and written skills

Understanding of risk, ethics and compliance

Tools

Cloud software (Azure/AWS)

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

As a Data Scientist within the Innovation team, you will work as part of a small, experienced team to drive maximum value from a deep and diverse range of data, using innovative technologies and techniques. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, and professionals to collect and leverage data, helping BSI build trust and step into deeply digital ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Use data science techniques to progress the digital evolution of BSI product offering (Generative‑AI etc.).
• Mine and analyse BSI‑wide data to drive optimisation and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
• Conduct end‑to‑end analysis that includes scoping, data gathering, ongoing deliverables and presentation.
• Develop and present demonstrations and pilots to communicate the opportunities present by data science analysis in BSI.
• Engage with data owners across the organisation to identify data science opportunities to ethically leverage BSI business data and drive solutions.
• Maintain a portfolio of tools and technologies to ensure BSI is prepared to leverage a diverse range of both structured and unstructured data and continually assess their efficiency and accuracy.
• Use predictive modelling to increase and optimise business outcomes and services to clients.
• Stay up to date with latest technology, requirements and methods and conduct research to develop prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Look for opportunities to use insights, datasets, code and models across other BSI functions.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Python (preferred) or R.
• Knowledge of predictive modelling techniques.
• Strong script/coding skills.
• SQL database experience.
• Previous experience with cloud software (Azure/AWS).
• Understanding of risk, ethics and compliance in relation to AI and technology.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to translate and communicate technical language to non‑technical stakeholders.

Desired / Additional Skills

• Previous experience reviewing others’ code.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Hands‑on AI technology experience.
• Azure DevOps experience (managing data science tasks, etc.).

Benefits

BSI offers flexible working, 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, a pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.