Data Scientist

AWTG Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AWTG Ltd. in the West Midlands is seeking a Data Scientist to apply data science, statistics, and machine learning techniques. The role involves exploring data, building models, and collaborating with teams across data, AI, software engineering, and product. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in Python or R, understanding of machine learning methods, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about using data to drive business and user outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience applying data science or statistical methods to real-world problems.
• Good knowledge of Python, R or similar programming languages for analysis and modelling.
• Understanding of machine learning, statistical testing, model validation and performance metrics.
• Ability to prepare, clean and transform data for analysis and modelling.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and visualisations to non-technical audiences.
• Awareness of data ethics, privacy, bias, model limitations and responsible use of data.

Responsibilities

• Explore, prepare, analyse and visualise data to identify patterns, trends and opportunities.
• Develop data science outputs such as models, reports, dashboards, forecasts or decision-support tools.
• Apply appropriate statistical, machine learning or analytical techniques to solve business or user problems.
• Work with data engineers, analysts, developers and product teams to deliver usable data science solutions.
• Document methods, assumptions, limitations and validation results clearly and responsibly.
• Consider data ethics, privacy and security throughout the data science life cycle.

Skills

Data science application

Python

R

Machine learning

Statistical testing

Model validation

Data communication

Data ethics awareness

Tools

Cloud data platforms

Git

APIs

Data pipelines

Job description

Role overview

The Data Scientist will use data science, statistics and machine learning techniques to generate insight and develop practical solutions for AWTG and its clients. The role works with multidisciplinary teams to explore data, build models and communicate findings clearly. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across data, AI, software engineering, product, QA and delivery to create practical outcomes for clients and end users.

Key responsibilities

• Explore, prepare, analyse and visualise data to identify patterns, trends and opportunities.
• Develop data science outputs such as models, reports, dashboards, forecasts or decision-support tools.
• Apply appropriate statistical, machine learning or analytical techniques to solve business or user problems.
• Work with data engineers, analysts, developers and product teams to deliver usable data science solutions.
• Document methods, assumptions, limitations and validation results clearly and responsibly.
• Consider data ethics, privacy and security throughout the data science life cycle.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience applying data science or statistical methods to real-world problems.
• Good knowledge of Python, R or similar programming languages for analysis and modelling.
• Understanding of machine learning, statistical testing, model validation and performance metrics.
• Ability to prepare, clean and transform data for analysis and modelling.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and visualisations to non-technical audiences.
• Awareness of data ethics, privacy, bias, model limitations and responsible use of data.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with NLP, time series, optimisation, predictive analytics or simulation.
• Experience with cloud data platforms, notebooks, Git, APIs or data pipelines.
• Experience delivering data science outputs within Agile or multidisciplinary teams.

What success looks like

• Data science outputs are valid, explainable and aligned to business needs.
• Models and analysis are documented, tested and communicated clearly.
• Insights help teams improve services, operations or decision-making.