Data Scientist

Data Scientist IV – Data Analytics & Engineering

Contract Duration: 13 April 2026 – 30 June 2026

Remuneration: £50.00 per hour

Location: Remote (UK based)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist IV to develop innovative solutions through advanced exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling, and machine learning. This role is suited to someone who excels in solving complex analytical problems, working with large-scale datasets, and collaborating with engineering teams to translate insights into real product impact. You will work remotely within approved UK regions and contribute to the development of data-driven features, predictive models, and business insights that drive product improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

• Apply expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, data modelling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to identify patterns, opportunities, and business questions.
• Design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms to maximise value extraction from high‐dimensional data.
• Build prototypes and contribute to product enhancement through data-driven experimentation.

Experimentation & Insight Generation

• Generate and test hypotheses, analysing and interpreting experiment outcomes to inform strategic product decisions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and support data‐driven decisions across multiple teams.

Product & Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with product engineers to translate prototypes into production-level features and scalable solutions.
• Provide implementation guidelines and ensure analytical methodologies are applied consistently at scale.

Business Intelligence & Visualisation

• Deliver BI and data visualisation support for dashboards and internal reporting needs.
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests requiring strong visualisation and data exploration capabilities.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience using big data technologies such as Hadoop.
• Strong skills in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly in writing.
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets in production or research environments.

Education & Experience

• Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering).

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives on exploring complex data problems.
• Is comfortable working autonomously in a fast‐paced environment.
• Has a strong analytical mindset and a passion for building innovative, data‐driven solutions.
• Enjoys collaborating with cross‐functional engineering and product teams.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.