Data Scientist

Data Scientist Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

Yorkshire Water
Full Time Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 40000 - 52764 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Salary: £40,000 to £52,764, dependent on experience + attractive pension + 26 days holiday per annum


Location: Based at Buttershaw, Bradford


*May involve travel across the Yorkshire region sites, therefore a valid UK Driving Licence is required*


Who are we looking for?


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Scientist to join our Data Department here at Yorkshire Water. You will be working in a multi-faceted role, combining the highly technical end-to-end delivery of analytical solutions with an outward-looking approach, focusing on business engagement and horizon-scanning.


What will you be doing in the role?


As our Data Scientist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of cutting-edge Data Science solutions (e.g. Machine Learning, Open Data & Cloud), from scoping, development, testing and delivery. You will also:


  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams, ensuring solutions are effectively delivered and incorporated into business process in a way that ensures benefits are maximised

  • Be responsible for advancing the business understanding of performance, assets, customers and risk, via data-driven insights

  • Be relied upon by the business up to and including the managerial level, regarded as a subject-matter expert in respect to data and analytics, helping to promote our data capability and provide training opportunities at all levels.


Knowledge and Skills Required


Essential:


Our Data Scientist will be qualified to degree level in a subject with strong numerical focus, such as Mathematics or Statistics. You will also:


  • Have strong working knowledge of a programming language, such as Python, R, SQL etc.

  • Possess strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business

  • Be confident in taking a leadership role within cross-business working groups, with the ability to challenge and act as a critical friend as required

  • Have the ability communicate complex, technical issues to non-technical audiences

  • Be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively, as part of a team.


Desirable:


  • Relevant water industry/sector experience or equivalent

  • Experience of developing Data Science solutions in a commercial context

  • Experience of working within cloud platforms and technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure)

  • Knowledge of software development frameworks and methodologies (e.g. Agile, SAFe, DevOps).


Apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Data Scientist
Yorkshire Water

www.yorkshirewater.com
Bradford, United Kingdom
Nicola Shaw
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Energy & Utilities
1973
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