Junior Data Scientist Leicester, England
Job description
At Cromwell we support amazing businesses in the UK and internationally to keep their operations running and people safe, and our goal is to become the easiest company for them to deal with.
We now have a fantastic opportunity available to join us as a Junior Data Scientist within our Data & Insights department.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus
- Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
- Group Personal Pension
- Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
- Commitment to employee development plans
- 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
- Cycle to work scheme
Other benefits include Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.
What will you do on a normal day?
As a problem solver with a creative approach to data solutions & who is passionate about developing successful data solutions, the Junior Data Scientist will work with business stakeholders to implement data-driven projects & workflows within the business.
A successful candidate will have creative approach to data solutions and is passionate about applying data solutions & workflows to enable strategic business decision-making by working with key business stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone who want to develop their application of data science techniques in a business setting whilst growing their analytics skills.
We're making Cromwell a great place to work – a place to grow, perform and love what you do
Cromwell is a Glassdoor top 25 place to work and you can become part of our success story. You will relish being part of the journey we are on. Our positive change agenda, in a continually evolving space, provides great opportunities to develop as the business continues to do so.
Role Responsibilities
As a Junior Data Scientist will be responsible for:
- Driving data within Cromwell
- Data set generation & feature engineering for developing ML models that are repeatable, dynamic, and scalable.
- Supporting with monitoring & maintaining productionised models, identifying, and developing long-term processes, frameworks, tools, methods, and standards.
- Developing ML models & supporting visualisation tools to support the business strategy.
- Advocate and educate on the value of data driven decision making focusing on the “how and why” of solving problems.
- Managing relationships
- Engaging with business stakeholders to problem solve with data.
- Collaborating with the data engineering team to improve data accessibility.
- Supporting analytics teams to effectively present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
Experience and Knowledge:
- Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject at 2:1 level or higher. Post graduate degree are welcomed.
- Proficiency in SQL / PostgreSQL / Microsoft SQL / Oracle
- Knowledge / experience using advanced analysis tools such as Python or R.
- Proven experience (1 + years) within an analytical role, solving problems through data.
- Good knowledge of statistics and experience of using statistical techniques
- Experience of analysing large datasets and communicating complex algorithms and methodologies to key technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A detail oriented, highly logical, and creative problem solver with a passion for overcoming complex challenges.
- Proficient in writing clear, maintainable code.
Desirable
- Working knowledge & understanding of machine learning modelling techniques.
- Experience developing data visualisations for stakeholders through a BI platform (Power BI / Qlik / Tableau or similar).
- Knowledge & experience using version control software.
- Knowledge of containerisation software.
About Cromwell
Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.
We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.
Cromwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
