Data Scientist
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| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Newport, Titchfield, or Darlington |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £23 Per Hour |
| Start Date | December 5th, 2024 |
| Advertiser | Alexa Becoy |
| Job Ref | RITM1325983 |
- Description
- The Client:
Our government department client is looking for a Data Scientist to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be hybrid, Newport, Titchfield, or Darlington.
Job Summary:
- Write code and functions in a way that is reusable, fits best standards guidance, and are robustly unit tested. (Preferably in Python, PySpark, R and SparklyR).
- Create reproducible pipelines for systematic processing of statistical data, based on initial design documents. This includes writing documentation, designing and conducting tests, reviewing and managing versions of code.
- Work with subject matter experts to understand the statistics that need to be produced and the statistical methods that underpin them.
- Conduct data analysis and visualization of the key datasets used to ensure high quality methods and statistical outputs.
- Communicate key characteristics about data sources used within any project and how decisions taken on their use will have downstream impacts on data quality and suitability.
- Report on the progress of prototype systems to customers, clearly articulating the impact of various data processing steps on the outputs.
- Maintain and review documentation for statistical and data processing functions, as well as data processing pipelines.
- Manage working relationships with stakeholders across ONS keeping people up to date on progress and highlighting any risks with projects.
- Apply agile project management principles to managing projects and tasks on a day-to-day basis.
- Supporting colleagues across ONS in the development of their data science skills.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Write code and functions in a way that is reusable, fits best standards guidance, and are robustly unit tested. (Preferably in Python, PySpark, R and SparklyR).
