Data Scientist I

MarketCast UK Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-driven research firm in Reading seeks a Data Scientist I to lead projects focused on marketing effectiveness using advanced data science techniques. The role requires expertise in Python and SQL, and offers benefits like flexi-time and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and several years of relevant experience.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Food allowance for in-office days

Flexi time

Work from home options

Regular social events

Dedicated training programs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Data Science.
• Proven experience managing Data Science projects.
• Solid analytics skills with SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Scope and define project approaches.
• Develop and test solutions using learning models.
• Maintain and improve machine learning pipelines.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Experience in data visualization

Strong analytical skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Tableau

Pandas

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Data Scientist I from the Company MarketCast UK Ltd, this latest Data Scientist I job vacancy is located in the city Reading RG located in the country United Kingdom .

At Marketcast, we believe in the power of fandom. Whether you're a gaming company creating your next must-play game, a studio developing the next blockbuster, a streamer changing the game, or a beverage brand seeking to disrupt the grocery aisle, we deliver data-driven research and insights to move the needle.

As a truly full-service agency - research, insights, tracking, social, data science and more - we are perfectly positioned to solve unique (and fascinating) business challenges. We're looking for passionate, curious, hungry people to join the team and help change the world - one research question at a time.

We're looking for someone to:

• Scope and define the approach to typical projects that Data Science Team works on, with a focus on Marketing Effectiveness, Attribution, and Lift.
• Research, develop, and test solutions to problems that use both supervised and unsupervised learning models.
• Explore and extract data from multiple sources and interrogate this data to create meaningful insights
• Discuss technical and analytical aspects of your work with clients (including the ability to distill technical problems to a non-technical audience).
• Maintain and improve our machine learning pipelines, processes and products
• Use tools and languages such as Python, SQL and Tableau for reporting and analysis on our AWS data platform.
• Work with our India based Data Engineering team and our Sales and Market Research Teams in the US and UK
• Critically think about what features are required to address a client business problem and transform the data to achieve this.
• Confidently be relied upon to create models that are robust and do not suffer from issues such as data leakage etc.
• Experience in feature engineering and selection techniques
• Understanding of model evaluation metrics and cross-validation techniques

It'll be helpful if you have:

• 2-4 years' experience of working within the Data Science domain
• Proven experience of managing Data Science projects independently
• A desire to understand the why, and dig into data to understand what makes people tick
• A Bachelor's degree in a subject such as Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc. A Master's Degree or higher is a plus.
• Solid data analytics skills; proven proficiency with SQL, Python & Pandas is a must
• The ability to understand business problems, draw conclusions from data and recommend actions on how best to solve these problems
• Strong communications skills, and an ability to document requirements and work with other team members
• An appreciation for general Quant market Research techniques, and/or experience in Attribution
• Passion for the software development cycle, code review, and maintaining code.
• Experience with TV viewing data, the TV industry and/or Media Industry experience. This isn't a pre-requisite, but a genuine interest is
• A curiosity about data and enjoy building data visualisations that clearly articulate insight

Benefits and Perks:

• 29 days annual leave
• A suite of benefits including food allowance for in office days
• Flexi time
• 2 days' work from home
• Regular social events
• Professional growth with a dedicated training program to further develop your Data Science skills

Our Purpose:

Fandom connects people with shared passions and builds communities around them. It offers them space to express their joy and love, whether that's for superheroes, sports teams, or even small batch whiskeys. At MarketCast, we believe in the power of fandom. It's as important for brands as it is for action heroes and we do fandom research, data science and analytics better than anyone on the planet. This obsessive focus on fans helps the world's top creators, media platforms, and sports leagues transform followers into fanatics and investments into impact.

Our Values:

Curiosity Makes Us Tick

Our love of learning manifests in everything we do - from the surveys we field and the datasets we analyze to the technology we develop. Where others pause, we push forward, uncovering hidden meaning and answers. Always learning, always looking for more.

Reward the Hustle

We attract and cultivate talent who roll up their sleeves and get things done, no matter the task, timeline, or challenge. In return, we recognize and reward their performance and commitment. It's an approach that keeps our teams tight, hands-on, and consistently delivering.

Trust is Everything

Our research and perspectives move markets, fuel creative decisions and impact millions of fans daily. This kind of influence requires trust and responsibility, something bestowed on us by our clients. It is earned, honored, and never taken for granted.

Value the What and the How

It's not enough to be exceptional in your role if you can't play well with the team. We honor great work by looking at what is accomplished and how we work together to achieve results. This ensures great performance never comes at the cost of behavior that can harm our culture.

Diversity Will Be Our Superpower:

Our differences make us stronger. As researchers and data scientists, we have a responsibility to reflect the diverse audiences and communities all around us. Understanding people, opinions and life experiences fuels our insights and deepens our perspectives.

At MarketCast, we don't just accept difference - we embrace it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our global culture and success. MarketCast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.