Data Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company seeks a Data Scientist for their forecasting team, remote role focusing on developing forecasting models to aid customer and pricing optimisation. Ideal candidates will have advanced qualifications and strong programming skills in Python, along with experience in statistical modeling. Join us in leading data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in a related field required.
• Experience with machine learning models and forecasting techniques.
• Strong Python programming skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust machine learning models for demand forecasting.
• Analyse model behaviour and deliver actionable insights.
• Contribute to forecasting algorithms and validate improvements.

Skills

Python

Forecasting

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Education

PhD or Masters in a related field

Tools

GCP

NumPy

Job description

Job Description

Data Scientist - Forecasting

REMOTE

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join a global company to work within the forecasting team. You will develop detailed and accurate forecasting models to support the customer and pricing optimisation teams to shape the future of data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret model behaviour, delivering actionable insights to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Design and build robust machine learning models for demand forecasting at scale.
• Contribute to a growing library of forecasting algorithms, leveraging tools from operations research, statistics, and computer science.
• Validate model improvements through a rigorous testing framework, similar to CI/CD practices in software development.

Requirements:

• PhD or Masters in a related field
• Python
• Pandas, Scikit-learn, NumPy
• GCP
• Forecasting experience (nice to have)
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Forecasting, Price Optimisation, Python, Pandas