Anglian Water Services

Associate Data Scientist

Anglian Water Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Peterborough • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £42,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

AzureCloudPython

About the role

  • Develop Data Science Models (40%) Work alongside data scientists, analysts, and subject matter experts to build statistical and predictive models. Carry out exploratory analysis, including data mining, univariate analysis and empirical data analysis, to understand business problems. Apply machine learning techniques such as linear/logistic regression, decision trees and neural networks. Validate models using appropriate performance and accuracy metrics. Turn complex data into clear, engaging insights and visualisations tailored to your audience.
  • Data Engineering & Manipulation (40%) Identify, clean and prepare datasets for use in data science products. Build reusable processes and automated checks for repeatable data preparation tasks. Create and maintain data pipelines for developing and testing operational data science products. Work closely with Enterprise Data Engineers to promote proven products into production environments.
  • Grow Your Data Science Capability (20%) Take responsibility for your development by staying curious, researching new data science methods, and asking the right questions. Learn and adopt data science norms and best practices. Build your capability in programming, analytics, and data products through hands-on experience and mentoring.

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of data science techniques and tools.
  • Experience working with datasets, cleaning and manipulating data, and building basic models.
  • Skills in Python, R or similar programming languages.
  • Experience working with cloud-based data platforms such as Azure & Databricks
  • A keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • The ability to translate data into meaningful insights through visualisation.
  • A growth mindset and an eagerness to learn from others.
  • A BSc or MSc in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience, is required.
  • Desirable: Experience working with energy-related datasets (e.g. consumption data, operational energy metrics, or metering data).
  • Desirable: Experience working within the Water Industry
Benefits
  • Full private healthcare with no excess
  • 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
  • A flexible working culture
  • Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
  • Life Assurance at eight times your salary
  • Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Lots of great discounts
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
  • Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
  • An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data science modelsstatistical modelspredictive modelsexploratory analysisdata miningmachine learninglinear regressionlogistic regressiondecision treesneural networks
Soft skills
problem-solvingattention to detailgrowth mindsetcuriositymentoringcommunicationinsight translation
Certifications
BSc in Data ScienceMSc in Data ScienceBSc in Computer ScienceMSc in Computer ScienceBSc in StatisticsMSc in StatisticsBSc in MathematicsMSc in Mathematics