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Data Analyst / Scientist

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience.

Amber Labs was founded on three key principles:

1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company.

2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients.

3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value.

With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented Data Analyst / Scientist to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams.

This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst / Scientist to join our team. As a Data Analyst / Scientist, you will be responsible for analyzing large datasets, developing data models, and extracting actionable insights to drive data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques, along with expertise in various cloud platforms and DevOps tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex datasets and develop models to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Utilize cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy and manage scalable data infrastructure.
• Work with big data processing frameworks such as Databricks and PySpark for large-scale data processing and analysis.
  
• Perform advanced SQL queries and develop data pipelines using Python and Bash Shell scripts.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist, with a strong understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) services like EC2, S3, RDS, CodeCommit, CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, ECS, Glue, and EMR.
• Familiarity with Data Factory, Data Lake, and Synapse.
• Hands-on experience with big data processing frameworks like Databricks and PySpark.
  
• Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with Bash Shell scripting.

Benefits:

• Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
• Participate in a generous employee referral program.
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.
  

Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
• Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
• By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.
  

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.