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Data Scientist

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 560 - 560 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role: Data Scientist / Engineer 

Location: Remote / London - up to 1 day per week on-site

Duration: 5 Months

Day rate: £560 Inside IR35 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capabilities to support the Digital Screening programme. This role will play a key part in shaping a new digital screening service by leading exploratory analysis and supporting the development of high-quality dashboards and reporting products.

You will work within a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with Data Engineers, Analysts, and User-Centred Design (UCD) professionals to deliver robust, data-driven insights and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead exploratory data analysis (EDA) to inform dashboard design and reporting outputs
Define data requirements and determine appropriate dashboard content
Identify and mitigate data quality risks and ensure data integrity
Design, build, and maintain reusable data pipelines and datasets using Python and PySpark
Develop and test datasets used in BI dashboards and reporting products
Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions and insights
Collaborate within an Agile delivery team, contributing to sprints, stand-ups, and planning sessions
Apply modern engineering best practices including CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps
Engage in pair programming and adhere to collaborative coding standards 

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark
Solid background in exploratory data analysis and data modelling
Experience with Palantir platforms, ideally including the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP)
Proficiency with BI and data platforms such as Redshift, Databricks, or similar
Experience building and validating datasets for dashboards and reporting
Strong understanding of data pipelines, data quality, and governance principles
Proven ability to work independently in Agile environments
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including UCD professionals
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and TDD practices
Experience with pair programming and collaborative development approaches 

Desirable Skills

Experience working within the NHS or wider public sector
Familiarity with screening programmes or clinical data systemsIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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