Senior Data Scientist

Data Science
function hiring in:
United Kingdom
Work Preference Option(s):
Hybrid
Welcome to an exciting opportunity where ambitious individuals are invited to join a team of inquisitive minds and supportive peers, all driven by a shared passion and diverse skills aimed at creating value for businesses through data.As part of our team, you’ll be tasked with:Here at Ascent, we believe that using data in the right way doesn’t just help companies perform better; it transforms entire industries. You’ll help world-leading brands transform the way their industries work and be at the heart of our growing business.As aData Scientist, you willwork as part of a team thatdesigns and implements data science solutions forour customers, providing opinionated view and a consultative approach to drive the best outcome for the customer, using suitablemethodology, programming languages and infrastructure, confidently assuming responsibility for technicalspecifications.Your role will involve but not limited to:Using strong business acumen and a solid understanding of data science use cases, author and refine project technical specificationsRelentlessly focus on creating value and delivering actionable insightApply statistical rigor and computational efficiency in project deliveryDesign and implement end-to-end data pipelines fit for the purposeCommunicate frequently and appropriately during the delivery processPresent work to technical and non-technical audiencesSupport Sales by participating in the pre-sales process and contributing to proposalsManage junior members in a Team Lead capacity and promote Ascent publicly via blogging, and conferencingKeep up to date with relevant technologies and current trends and travel for work as required
Data Science
function hiring in:
United Kingdom
Engagement Option(s):
Full Time
Work Preference Option(s):
Hybrid
Welcome to an exciting opportunity where ambitious individuals are invited to join a team of inquisitive minds and supportive peers, all driven by a shared passion and diverse skills aimed at creating value for businesses through data.As part of our team, you’ll be tasked with:Here at Ascent, we believe that using data in the right way doesn’t just help companies perform better; it transforms entire industries. You’ll help world-leading brands transform the way their industries work and be at the heart of our growing business.As aData Scientist, you willwork as part of a team thatdesigns and implements data science solutions forour customers, providing opinionated view and a consultative approach to drive the best outcome for the customer, using suitablemethodology, programming languages and infrastructure, confidently assuming responsibility for technicalspecifications.Your role will involve but not limited to:Using strong business acumen and a solid understanding of data science use cases, author and refine project technical specificationsRelentlessly focus on creating value and delivering actionable insightApply statistical rigor and computational efficiency in project deliveryDesign and implement end-to-end data pipelines fit for the purposeCommunicate frequently and appropriately during the delivery processPresent work to technical and non-technical audiencesSupport Sales by participating in the pre-sales process and contributing to proposalsManage junior members in a Team Lead capacity and promote Ascent publicly via blogging, and conferencingKeep up to date with relevant technologies and current trends and travel for work as requiredWe are looking for passionate and driven individuals with:You need to be fluent in either R or Python for data science, and fluent in SQL (any flavour) for analysis;Experienced in applying a broad range of data science techniques, including data manipulation, visualization, package development, machine learning algorithms, NLP, Shiny / Dash, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.Highly skilled in R package development, functional programming principles, documentation best practices, internal and external data management, unit tests, CI; fNLP, word stemming, topic modelling, word2vec, n-gram, text classification, word embeddings, sentiment modelling, tf–IDF, BERT. Azure Data Science Associate Certificate is desirableCurious and inquisitive and thoughtfulDetail orientated and pragmatic approach to problem-solvingSense of responsibility and critical and constructive thinkingLogical and methodical reasoning and communication with clarity and purposeInsight into Ascent:At Ascent, we’re all about connecting data, software, and purpose to achieve remarkable outcomes. Our focus is on facilitating digital transformation by helping our clients solve problems, innovate, and improve existing processes.As a growing company, we offer numerous opportunities for you to make a difference within your career and your team as well as the broader business. Collaboration and support are at the core of our culture, and you’ll have the chance to work on exciting projects alongside talented colleagues and be a part of one of our many communities.We embrace a hybrid working model, dependent on the role’s key focuses and needs we provide flexibility for you to work from the office, meet with clients as required, or work remotely in a manner that suits your preferences and productivity. Along with a competitive salary commensurate with your experience, we offer 25 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, a contributory pension plan, and other essential benefits.At Ascent, diversity and inclusion are fundamental principles that guide our actions. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you need any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please inform us. If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ##### more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page .
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