At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data exploration and engineering to shape impactful digital services.
- Company: Join a high-profile public sector organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and a chance to influence key decisions.
- Other info: Be part of an Agile team with a strong engineering culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving data-driven decisions with modern tools.
- Qualifications: Experience with Palantir (FDP), Python, and PySpark is essential.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 56000 £ per year.
You will require Palantir (FDP) experience as well as UK Citizenship to apply. I am currently looking for an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capability to join a high-profile public sector organisation working on a major digital screening programme. This is a genuinely impactful piece of work where you will be shaping how data is used to drive decisions through modern dashboards and reporting products.
What you will be doing:
- Working as part of an Agile, multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of data exploration and engineering to support new digital services.
- Leading exploratory data analysis to understand datasets and inform product decisions.
- Defining dashboard requirements and determining what good looks like from a reporting perspective.
- Designing and building data pipelines and datasets for dashboards.
- Identifying and mitigating data quality risks.
- Developing reusable code in Python and PySpark for data preparation and analysis.
- Collaborating closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, and UCD professionals.
- Working within modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps.
- Pair programming and contributing to a strong engineering culture.
What I need from you (essential):
- Palantir (FDP)
- Python
- PySpark
Data Scientist (Palantir / FDP essential) employer: Hays Technology
Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to make a real difference through impactful data-driven projects. With a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies and a supportive work culture, you'll have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic remote environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work while contributing to meaningful digital services that enhance decision-making processes.
