Data Scientist Python Software

Jas Gujral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics company in London is seeking a Data Scientist and Python Software Developer to join their product team. The role involves developing intuitive solutions for retailers based on analytics. Ideal candidates should possess strong Python skills, familiarity with data science libraries, and statistical knowledge. The position is a 6-month assignment with potential travel to Paris and Munich. Interested applicants should send their CV in Word format along with their daily rate and availability.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Python and its data science libraries like scikit and pandas.
• Experience using Python for calculations and dataset generation.
• Good statistical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of statistical analysts to turn methodologies into production-ready code.
• Occasional travel to Paris or Munich as required.

Skills

Python

Data science libraries

Statistical knowledge

Communication skills

REST API

Tools

Hadoop/MapReduce

SAS

SQL/NoSQL databases

D3.js

Job description

Data Scientist and Python Software Developer - London

We're looking to recruit a Data Scientist and Python Software Developer with data science skills to join a product team that is focused on building well engineered products.

The products provide an intuitive way for retailers and suppliers to interact and consume 'big data' analytics to make better business decisions.

This role would consist of working together with a team of statistical analysts, understanding their methodologies and algorithms, and turning them into production ready code written in Python.

This role would also require occasional travel to Paris or Munich.

Main skills

• Excellent knowledge of Python and it's related data science libraries (scikit, pandas, etc)
• Prior experience of using Python to perform calculations and generate datasets
• Good statistical knowledge
• Excellent communication and decision making skills
• Exposure to working with REST API's

Additional skills

• Has run code across Hadoop/MapReduce clusters
• Has code running in a production environment
• Used SAS before (or at least can decipher SAS code)
• Worked with very large data sets before (billions of records)
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL database
• Knowledge or experience in D3.js
• Experience acting as a mentor/trainer in Python

This is a 6 month assignment in London with travel to Paris and Munich.

Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.