Data Scientist (Mid Level) - Maidenhead

Solas IT Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to join a dynamic team in Maidenhead. This role involves utilizing data analysis and machine learning to extract insights and develop predictive models that drive decision-making across various projects. Collaborating with engineers and product teams, you will deliver impactful data-driven solutions. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with large datasets, design experiments, and mentor junior members, all while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Health insurance

Quarterly stipend

Employee Assistance programme

25 days holidays

Group Life assurance scheme

Long Term Disability Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Strong coding skills in Python or R.
• Experience building machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Explore large datasets to identify patterns and insights.
• Build and improve machine learning models.
• Present insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Python

SQL

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Math

Tools

R

A/B Testing

Data Engineering

Job description

Data Scientist (Mid Level) - Maidenhead

We are looking for a mid-level Data Scientist to join our client's growing team. You will use your skills in data analysis and machine learning to uncover insights, build predictive models, and support decision-making across various projects. You’ll also work closely with engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Health insurance
• Employees will be receiving a quarterly stipend to spend
• Employee Assistance programme – wellbeing
• 25 days holidays
• Group Life assurance scheme
• Long Term Disability Scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Explore large datasets to identify patterns and insights
• Build and improve machine learning models to solve business problems
• Design and analyze experiments (A/B testing, etc.)
• Data Engineering Support
• Work with data engineers to ensure clean, usable data
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model input
• Write automated checks for your models and processes
• Work with stakeholders to define problems and share results
• Present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Join design sessions to help shape the team’s work
• Build domain understanding to improve model accuracy
• Provide guidance to junior team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Math, or similar
• 2+ years in data science or analytics
• Experience building machine learning models and analyzing data
• Background in designing experiments or solving real-world problems with data
• Strong coding skills in Python or R (R is a plus)
• Experience writing SQL and working with databases
• Comfortable with data visualization tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and manage your time well