Data Scientist

The Data Scientist is responsible for the collection; analysis and modelling
of data to support the development of new automated applications. They will
investigate and prototype solutions that enable Keoghs to drive to growth and
efficiency through the intelligent exploitation of data.

Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities

Recommend statistical/machine learning tools and technologies to prototype new
concepts.

Carry out statistical analysis including data modelling & hypothesis testing.

Retrieval and collection of open and closed data sources, including data
processing, cleansing and verification.

Where applicable, work with developers to integrate specialist third party
applications.

Be the subject matter expert for machine learning techniques, aiding the
development of solutions for real world problems.

Mentor and coach less experienced colleagues.

Working Hours

‎35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with ‎1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Home Based

Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills and Attributes:

Essential

Strong understanding of statistics and experience of applying quantitative
skills and analytical methods, such as classifiers, regression and decision
trees.

Experience of programming, such as with C#.

Proficiency with statistical analysis scripting language such as R or Python.

Solid understanding of ETL processes and T-SQL.

Bachelor 's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent quantitative
discipline.

Desirable

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent quantitative
discipline.

Required Soft Skills:

You must:

Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic that can work with limited
supervision.

Have the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, ability to think
'on their feet' and learn quickly.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, calm under pressure &
sound judgement in complex situations.

Be co-operative, collaborative, and work toward common goal with others.

Be open and inclusive approach, willing and able to interact internally and
externally and at all levels within the company.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to
articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, working on
multiple tasks at the same time.

Be competent user of IT with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and
confident in embracing new technology.

Be organised, proactive and confident self-starter.

Show a highly committed attitude.

Be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.

Demonstrate teamwork - Contributes actively to an environment in which
colleagues work cooperatively with each other.

Demonstrate Agile - Experience of Agile Scrum methodology.

Values

Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our
people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything
we do;

Keoghs values

We listen, are down to earth and supportive

We work together towards a common goal

We're friendly with a can do attitude

We care about our clients

We evolve

Contract Type
Permanent

Area
IT

Sub Area
Client Innovation Products

Office
from home

Closing Date
‎05 Jul ‎2023