Data Scientist - Product Development Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Job Title: Data Scientist - Product Development
Company: Empirisys
Location: Cardiff, or UK remote
Salary: £50,000
Are you a passionate and talented Data Scientist looking for an exciting opportunity to join our startup that has recently been awarded a spot among the "Top 100 Best Places to Work." by the Sunday Times? Do you want to be involved in product development, collaborate with global clients, contribute to internal growth, and inspire and mentor future talent? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
At Empirisys, we are revolutionizing process safety by leveraging data-driven insights to create innovative solutions. We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our dynamic team and help us shape the future of our products, engage with clients worldwide, foster internal capability growth, and serve as a mentor and future leader to our talented employees.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cutting-edge products using advanced data science techniques.
- Work closely with global clients to understand their needs, provide data-driven insights, and deliver impactful solutions.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Explore and implement new methodologies and algorithms to optimize data models and enhance predictive capabilities.
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and related fields, bringing new ideas and innovations to the team.
- Promote and uphold our core values of teamwork, creativity, courage, and learning in all aspects of your work.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist
- A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience working with data manipulation and analysis tools.
- Solid understanding of database systems, SQL, and data pipelines in the cloud (expertise with Azure preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
- Proven track record of delivering successful data-driven projects and solutions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A passion for teamwork, collaboration, and a desire to make a positive impact within a startup environment.
What’s in it for you?
- We will pay you £50,000 p.a.
- You will be eligible to participate in our contributory company pension scheme and Benefits Plan
- You will be eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus scheme, which depends on both your own personal and the company’s performance
- We offer flexible working hours and, depending on your location, flexible office hours
- You will gain experience by delivering meaningful projects, as well as getting involved in many other activities connected to working in a small technology start-up
- You will be mentored by one of our team who will push you to be the best version of you
- You will be provided with personal development time, as we value self-improvement and continuous learning
Right to work in the UK:
It is essential that, if you are not a UK citizen, you can demonstrate that you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK. If you have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK but have not yet received confirmation, you must be able to provide your certificate of application if you are selected for interview. Empirisys will not select anyone for interview who does not meet these criteria, including candidates on a student / education visa.
Location:
The role is based in the UK but will be remotely located; our preference is for the candidate to be located reasonably close to the M4 corridor between London and Cardiff to facilitate travel to team meetings. However, this is not an essential requirement. Our Cardiff office is located in the Sbarc|Spark Building on Maindy Road.
Equal opportunities:
We are completely intolerant of any discrimination on whatever grounds and we aim to treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of their age, disability, gender, marital status, race, racial group, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
Data protection and privacy:
Empirisys has a legitimate interest in asking for your application and CV under the GDPR Regulations and we will treat this information in accordance with our privacy policy which is available upon request.
Join us at Empirisys and become a part of our journey to transform process safety through data science!
Closing date: 30th of June 2023 – Please note that we reserve the right to close this opportunity early if sufficient applications are received
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We work remotely and follow all current government guidelines at our Cardiff office.
Education:
- Master's (preferred)
Experience:
- Data science: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: EMPDS22
