Data Scientist

Harnham; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Scientist for a 6-month contract in London. The role involves optimising predictive models and writing production-ready code in Python and SQL. Join a high-visibility project with real-world impact while enjoying flexibility and autonomy in your work.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python, especially strong with the Pandas library.
• Solid experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• A track record of building and improving predictive models.

Responsibilities

• Optimising predictive models used in delivery planning.
• Writing clean, efficient, production-ready code in Python and SQL.
• Collaborating with product and data teams to drive actionable insights.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical mindset

Tools

Pandas

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant in the UK - Marketing & Analytics Contract Team - The Talent Driving the Data & AI Revolution

Contract Opportunity: Data Scientist - Predictive Modelling & Feasibility Engine

London Hybrid - 1 day/week onsite (flexible)
6-month contract | Start: ASAP

We're partnering with a global organisation on a high-impact project to enhance their core feasibility engine—the backbone of their predictive delivery planning systems.

They're looking for a hands-on, production-minded Data Scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be refining predictive models, improving algorithmic performance, and delivering high-quality code using Python (with Pandas) and SQL.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Optimising predictive models used in delivery planning and operational feasibility
• Writing clean, efficient, production-ready code in Python and SQL
• Collaborating with product and data teams to drive actionable insights
• Enhancing and scaling algorithms that power key business decisions

What You'll Need:

• Expert-level Python, especially strong with the Pandas library
• Solid experience with SQL and working with large datasets
• A track record of building and improving predictive, feasibility, or propensity models
• An analytical mindset with a focus on performance and scalability

Why This Role?

• Join a high-visibility project with real-world impact
• Work in a supportive, cross-functional team environment
• Enjoy the freedom of a contract role with flexibility and autonomy
• Gain experience with a globally recognised brand

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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