Data Scientist | Positive Impact EdTech Start-up

Oho Group Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work culture

Impactful projects

Celebration of contributions

Job summary

A fast-growing EdTech startup based in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking a talented Data Scientist. The role involves turning complex data into actionable insights, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing product development with data-driven recommendations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in data analytics, along with strong SQL and Python skills. This is a full-time position with options for remote work within the UK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data engineering roles.
• Excellent SQL skills for querying data and building data models.
• Strong Python skills for analysis, manipulation, and automation.
• Experience with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in data visualization and creating interactive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Turn user behavior data into meaningful insights.
• Design and track metrics for company operations.
• Solve key business questions using data.
• Enable product development with data-driven recommendations.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Data visualization

ETL processes

Tools

Git

AWS

Redshift

Job description

Overview

Data Scientist | Positive Impact EdTech Start-up

We’re a fast-growing EdTech startup driven by curiosity, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. We’re seeking a talented Data Scientist who can turn complex data into actionable insights, help our teams make smarter decisions, and shape how we scale to improve learning worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Turn user behavior data into meaningful insights that directly impact product and business decisions.
• Design and track metrics that monitor and drive company operations.
• Solve key business questions using data—your analyses will influence strategy across teams.
• Enable product development with data-driven recommendations and A/B testing.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards for teams across the company.
• Ensure data systems run smoothly and maintain high-quality data pipelines.
• Collaborate with product, sales, and marketing teams to support projects from planning to execution.

As a Data Scientist, your work will help shape how our startup leverages data to make smarter, faster decisions and make learning more engaging for users worldwide.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data engineering roles.
• Excellent SQL skills for querying data and building data models.
• Strong Python skills for analysis, manipulation, and automation.
• Experience working with data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in data visualization and creating interactive dashboards.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.

Nice-to-Have

• Cloud experience (AWS preferred).
• Experience with data warehousing and analytical databases (we use Redshift).
• Knowledge of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow) and transformation tools (dbt).
• Awareness of data privacy and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Why Join?

• Make a real impact—your insights and analyses will shape decisions that drive growth.
• Work in a collaborative, curious, and low-hierarchy culture that values experimentation.
• Be part of a fast-growing EdTech company where your contributions are seen, celebrated, and acted on.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Data Science
• Industries: IT System Data Services, Software Development, and Engineering Services

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom or remote within the UK options may apply; apply to join a dynamic team focused on impactful education technology.