Data Scientist

Title: Data Scientist - P3

Location: Remote United Kingdom

Reports To: Director of Data Science

The Role:  

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our talented UK team to help develop and deliver new products, services and insights to our global customers in the automotive sector.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role: 

The role will directly contribute to the development of safer, more reliable cars, influencing the automotive industry positively.

 What You'll Be Doing in This Role: 

• Using the latest AI methods to solve complex data challenges across the automotive industry.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets related to car repair data.
• Developing predictive models to understand potential car faults and their causes.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to provide insights for improving car design and manufacturing.
• Preparing detailed data reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Continuously updating data analytics strategies to leverage new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to fellow members of the Data Science team.

Qualifications of this Role: 

Desirable experience

• Demonstrable experience working on data science related projects as part of a team.
• Experience delivering value to stakeholders.

Required technical skills

• Degree in relevant subject.
• Expertise using Python.
• Expertise using machine learning techniques.
• Experience using statistical techniques.

Desirable technical skills

• Post graduate degree.
• Experience using Spark.
• Experience working with Large Language Models.
• Experience with natural language processing/text analysis.
• Experience with actuarial loss reserving techniques.

Desirable competencies

Be able to combine independent thinking with problem-solving skills. You will also need to work well as part of a team and have a flexible and agile approach to your work.

• Independent, responsible, accountable, decision maker.
• Problem solver, shows initiative, eager to learn, self-learner/researcher.
• Project management skills - understands company strategies/priorities and plans workload/technical solutions accordingly.
• Comfortable with and capable of meaningful customer interactions.
• You’re empathetic, enthusiastic, collaborative and willing to share expertise.
• Happy to advise and support wider team members.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil, explain and present complex information to others.
• You like taking on big challenges - given the appropriate time and resources.

The Hiring Manager says: 

I’m looking for someone with initiative who has a natural drive for continuous learning and brings energy and enthusiasm to our team. You should have a pragmatic approach to data science, never afraid to ask questions, and continuously be thinking about the business case and bigger picture when taking on projects and challenges.

The Way We Work: 

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time Off Matters

Company Mission  

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.   

Our Values  

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.   

J.D. Power is committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and as an employer. If you require support to make your application or if you would benefit from reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please make this clear and reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com. 

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