Data Scientist Perth, Scotland
Job description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.
Salary: £32,600 - £48,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Software Asset Management Audit and Compliance Team sits within the wider Software Asset Management team, which includes functions to maintain and manage the whole of SSE's software licence estate.
You will be responsible for all the data and information needs of the Software Asset Management team, as well as that needed by other teams within SSE IT and the SSE Business Units.
You will have overall responsibility for SSE's Software Asset Management Data Architecture, including the identification and definition of each data element and its single point of truth. You will build and maintain a data lake of Software Asset Management data and use that to product automated dashboard and data feeds. You will mine that data to find information and actionable insights.
Key Accountabilities include
- Define data models within the Software Asset Management space.
- Deliver data and visualisations via automated dashboards and other techniques.
- Build state of the art data mining and machine learning systems.
- Determine actionable advice from the insights.
- Interpret and effectively communicate insights to the business and senior executives.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience in Data architecture and governance.
- Experience applying data science / machine learning / AI to solve business problems.
- Experience working with state-of-the-art data science, modelling and visualisation techniques.
- Fluency with Power BI and SQL.
- Intellectual curiosity, with excellent problem-solving and quantitative skills.
About our Business
SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on [email protected] / 01738 275 846.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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