Data Scientist

Data Scientist / Data Analyst Programmer Location: Larne, Northern Ireland Rate: £334 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 Months (Potential Extension) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Full-Time | On-Site We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist / Data Analyst Programmer to join a high-performing team supporting data, analytics, automation, and business intelligence initiatives within a leading manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle, from data engineering and integration through to analytics, reporting, and process automation. You'll play a key role in delivering data-driven solutions that support business performance and decision-making. The Role Working within a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, developers, analysts, and project managers, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data solutions that support operational and strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering & Management • Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and Snowflake. • Cleanse, validate, transform, and manage enterprise data. • Support scheduled data loads and data quality processes. • Maintain data governance standards and technical documentation. Analytics & Reporting • Create and maintain datasets for reporting and business analysis. • Support KPI development and analytical modelling activities. • Investigate and resolve data and reporting issues. • Deliver insights that support business decision-making. Automation & Application Development • Develop dashboards and workflows using Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. • Support Salesforce CRM data integration activities. • Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency through automation. Stakeholder Collaboration • Work closely with technical and business stakeholders across multiple functions. • Support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. • Contribute to a collaborative and data-driven working environment. Required Skills & Experience • 3–5+ years' experience in data science, analytics, data engineering, automation, or a related discipline. • Strong Python programming skills. • Hands-on experience with SQL and Snowflake. • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate). • Experience working with CRM data, ideally Salesforce. • Good understanding of data modelling, data quality, and analytics principles. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable Skills • Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics techniques. • Experience working with cloud-based data platforms. • Relevant technical certifications. What's on Offer? • £334 per day Inside IR35. • Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension. • Opportunity to work on business-critical data and analytics projects. • Exposure to a wide range of modern data, reporting, and automation technologies. • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to make an immediate impact. • Flexible start and finish times within a 37.5-hour working week. If you are a proactive data professional with a passion for delivering high-quality analytics and automation solutions, we'd love to hear from you.