Data Scientist

IBM Computing; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Data Scientist in London, specializing in advanced analytics and predictive modeling. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Python, SQL, and various data visualization tools. This position focuses on utilizing data to solve complex business challenges and enhance decision-making. A commitment to diversity and collaboration is emphasized, along with opportunities for career progression and training.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Gym discounts

Group personal pension plan with 5% contribution

Qualifications

• You must have deep data expertise and business acumen.
• Experiences in predictive modeling and optimization across various domains.
• Proficiency in Python for data preparation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data to solve business challenges.
• Prepare data for insights and optimize trends.
• Implement predictive models for better business outcomes.

Skills

Data Science

Python

SQL

AWS

Visualization

Tools

Python

SQL

Git

Docker

Jupyter Notebooks

SPSS

SAS

R

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for some of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and create meaningful change for your clients is supported by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge are the foundation of success at IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore ideas beyond your immediate responsibilities, and develop creative solutions that lead to ground-breaking impacts for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy focuses on long-term career growth and development, embracing your unique skills and experiences.

We offer:

• Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to help you develop your career with us

• Continuous feedback and checkpoints throughout the year; no one-off annual reviews

• A wide range of training options, from classroom sessions to e-learning, mentoring, coaching programs, and industry-recognized certifications

• Diversity & Inclusion as a core aspect of our culture, supported by policies, Employee Champion teams, and support networks

• An environment where your ideas for growth and innovation are welcomed

• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer and manager-to-employee appreciation

• Tools and policies promoting work-life balance, including flexible working, sabbaticals, paid paternity and maternity leave, and maternity return schemes

• Traditional benefits such as 25 days of holiday, gym discounts, online shopping discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and a group personal pension plan contributing an additional 5% of your salary monthly

Your role and responsibilities

A Data Scientist with advanced analytics skills leverages deep data expertise and strong business acumen to solve business challenges. Responsibilities include data preparation, analysis, and predictive modeling to forecast trends and suggest optimizations for better business outcomes. Proficiency in mathematical optimization, discrete-event simulation, rules programming, and predictive analytics is essential. Key technologies include Python, PyCharm, VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, Pandas, NumPy, Dask, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, shell scripting, and database management with SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, GitHub, GitLab, and CI/CD tools such as Docker, Podman, Jenkins, is also required. Skills in optimization tools like IBM CPLEX and Gurobi, statistical analysis with SPSS, SAS, R, and Python, as well as experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and developing custom models for applications like supply chain management, pricing, risk assessment, and fraud detection are highly valued.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Data Science

• Python

• SQL

• AWS

• Visualization

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in the UK, be a resident in the UK, and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no plans to do so. You must be able to obtain or hold a UK government security clearance.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. We comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.