Data Scientist London, UK (Hybrid) Contract – Outside IR35 Immediate Start We are working closely with a global organisation within the energy sector on their strategy to drive a data culture. We are looking to connect with Data Scientists with a strong background within Data Analysis (Python, R, SQL), Machine Learning/NLP & GenAI systems, particularly within design, testing and/or modelling. What you’ll do: o  Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team, closely with other data scientists, data engineers software engineers, data managers and business partners. o  Build scalable, re-usable, impactful data science products, usually containing statistical or machine learning algorithms, in collaboration with data engineers and software engineers. o  Carry out data analyses to yield actionable business insights. o  Adhere to and advocate for data science best practices (e.g. technical design, technical design review, unit testing, monitoring & alerting, checking in code, code review, documentation). o  Work closely with peers, stakeholders and senior management to present analysis, findings and results. o  Actively contribute to improve developer velocity. What technical skills you’ll have: o  ML Modelling: Develop and evaluate statistical/ML models. o  Software Testing: Experience with testing methodologies and tools. o  Data Analysis: Proficient in data wrangling and analysis (Python, R, SQL). o  AI/ML: Experience designing and testing AI/ML models, including prompt engineering and bias detection. o  ML Systems: Design and implement ML systems; strong Python/SQL; software engineering best practices; Azure experience; excellent communication. What essentials you’ll bring to the table: o  Postgraduate quantitative degree o  At least 2 years hands-on experience designing, planning, prototyping, productionizing, maintaining and documenting reliable and scalable data science products in complex environments. o  Applied knowledge as part of a team (if not leading) of data science tools and approaches across all data lifecycle stages. o  A comprehensive understanding of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics and machine learning. o  Strong development experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python, Go, Java, C++) o  Intermediate SQL knowledge. o  Customer-centric and pragmatic mindset. Focus on value delivery and swift execution, while maintaining attention to detail. o  Very strong communication skills and the ability to break down and articulate complex tasks into strategies. o  Strong stakeholder management and ability to lead large organisations through influence. o  Comfortable taking a leading role within a team, mentoring others with demonstratable Role Model qualities. o  A passion for continuous learning and improvement. What will make you stand out from the crowd: o  Doctorate within a quantitative field. o  Experience with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Hive, and Spark). o  Knowledge of experimental design and analysis is a plus. o  Energy industry experience, within a Trades and Market team. How do you apply? o  Contact us at talent@theproexgroup.com and include the following: o  Curriculum Vitae / Resume o  Current Employment Position (Including notice period) o  Contact Details o  Remuneration Expectation o  Optional Cover Letter Be sure to follow our LinkedIn profile for more exciting global opportunities across a range of industries and sectors