Data Scientist Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
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.
