Data Scientist - Manchester

Jas Gujral; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jas Gujral in Manchester is seeking a Data Scientist with 7–10 years of experience. You will bring NLP expertise and the ability to analyse large data sets to uncover new insights.

You'll work in a multidisciplinary, highly technical environment, developing scalable data mining and ML solutions. Proficiency with C++, Java, Python, SQL/Excel and Hadoop-based tools is required.

MSc or PhD in a quantitative field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of data science experience.
• Proficient in NLP and large-scale data analysis.
• Experience with big data technologies and distributed computing.
• Strong modelling and statistical/mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Develop NLP and ML models to solve business problems.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Work within a multidisciplinary, highly technical environment.
• Utilise Hadoop ecosystem and Map/Reduce tooling.

Skills

NLP

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Big data analytics

Excel advanced

Education

MSc or PhD in Data Science or quantitative discipline

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Shell Script

R

Matlab

SAS Enterprise Miner

Elasticsearch

Hadoop ecosystem

Map/Reduce

Hive

Pig

Job description

Data Scientist – Manchester

Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Data Scientist with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Data Scientist.

You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment.

Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods

Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value.

Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation.

Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics.

C++, Java, Python, Shell Script

R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner

Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem

Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc.

Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes

MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline

The position is based close to Manchester.

The salary for this position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits.