Data Scientist

MBN Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in statistics and machine learning, with proficiency in Python libraries like NumPy and Pandas. The role involves developing and deploying models for business applications, working in a collaborative environment with a generous salary up to £90k, alongside a benefits package including a bonus and flexible/hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to 15% bonus

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Extensive healthcare and wellness program

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistical analysis and mathematics.
• Experience in reviewing code for junior colleagues.
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Machine Learning models.
• Identify opportunities in data and optimize processes.
• Work collaboratively with data engineering and stakeholders.

Skills

Statistics and Machine Learning

Python programming

Data Engineering collaboration

Cloud services familiarity

Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI / CD)

Data optimization process assessment

Tools

Python Libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SKLearn)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

Data Scientist – Media - London - up to £90k

Are you a pro at building and deploying ML models?

Are you tired of just tinkering with the latest tech without actually making a real impact on business problems?

Maybe you'd like to join our team of 50 like-minded ML scientists and engineers who work with zero red tape to create practical solutions that actually work.

We’re looking for a Data Scientist who has experience developing Machine Learning models, evaluating and choosing the tools and technologies and driving projects.

Who are we?

We’re one of the UK’s largest media companies and we’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our Data Science team who are working on modelling business problems including, our next generation of intelligent pricing, marketing, customer engagement tools. Building predictive and personalization models and deploying products at scale.

What should my background look like?

You’ll come from a strong statistical analysis / mathematical background with experience in applying solutions to real world problems. You’ll be able to identify opportunities in data, have experience reviewing code for juniors colleagues, worked with Data Engineering, Machine Learning and non technical stakeholders. You’ll be comfortable assessing and determining how to optimize processes.

What skills should I have?

As our Data Scientist you will have :

• At least 2 years experience in Statistics and Machine Learning
• Experience with Python Machine Learning libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SKLearn etc)
• At least 3 years Python programming experience
• Experience applying models to Big Data
• Familiar with the principles of Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI / CD)
• Familiar with cloud (We use GCP- but any cloud is fine)
• Ability to translate technical stuff to non technical colleagues

What’s on offer?

There’s a generous base salary of up to 90k on offer alongside a generous package which includes, up to 15% bonus, up to 10% matched pension contribution, extensive healthcare and wellness program and flexible working. This position will have flexible / Hybrid working but you will be required to attend one of our many offices spread throughout the UK 8 times a month

How do I find out more?

If you feel this is the role for you or would like to find out more get in touch by clicking the ‘apply now’ button or get in touch with me by the following :

• Email me at [e-mail]
• Call me on 02037736498

Please note - You must have full rights to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role