Data Scientist - 6 Month Contract

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in London is seeking a Data Scientist for a new forecasting project. The role involves building forecasting models, working with time series data, and utilizing cloud-based tools like GCP and AWS. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a contract duration of 6 to 12 months, with a competitive salary in the £70,000 to £80,000 range pro rata, starting at the end of June or early July.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in time series forecasting from finance, trading, or logistics.
• Comfortable working with external data and applying NLP techniques.
• Confident in using cloud tools such as GCP and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Building forecasting models to track digital content performance.
• Working with time series data, using methods common in finance or trading.
• Incorporating NLP and sourcing external data to enhance models.

Skills

Time Series Forecasting

NLP Techniques

Cloud Tools (GCP, AWS)

Tools

BigQuery

Job description

Job Description

An exciting media organisation in London is looking for a Data Scientist to join them on a new forecasting project.

• Based in London
• Hybrid working, ideally 2-3 days a week in the office (flexible)
• 6 or 12-month contract
• Start date: End of June or early July
• £70,000 - £80,000 pro Rata

The Job
As a Data Scientist, your responsibilities will include:

• Building forecasting models to track digital content performance
• Working with time series data, ideally using methods common in finance or trading
• Incorporating NLP where relevant and sourcing external data to enhance models
• Using cloud-based tools such as GCP, AWS, and BigQuery
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and clearly presenting data insights
• Taking part in a single-stage, in-person interview that includes a live coding task

You

• Strong experience in time series forecasting from finance, trading or logistics
• Comfortable working with external data and applying NLP techniques
• Confident using cloud tools (GCP, AWS) and BigQuery
• Self-sufficient and able to work flexibly in a hybrid environment
• Available to start at the end of June

Apply Now
You can apply for the Data Scientist position now by sending us your CV or by calling us. Don't forget to register as a candidate too.

Amy Brown
Executive Consultant

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