Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation
hace 10 días
Sheffield
Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £650pd (Inside iR35 if UK based) Location: Fully Remote Start: ASAP Digitech are partner with a globally recognised tech brand, with unicorn status, who are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to join on a 6 month contract and drive experimentation, insights, and strategic decision-making across the business. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. You will work across a variety of complex analytical problems, owning experimentation end-to-end—even when ideal conditions such as user randomisation or high statistical power are not present. Responsibilities: A/B tests Difference-in-difference Pre-/post-analysis • Low-power and constrained-randomisation experimentation, • Partner closely with senior non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions., • Communicate complex concepts clearly, in person, in writing, and through well-structured analytical code., • Mentor and support junior analysts/data scientists., • Deliver meaningful business impact quickly by identifying opportunities, prioritising effectively, and executing with speed., • Apply strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to uncover insights and guide decision-making., • Work cross-functionally to ensure data science outputs are actionable, practical, and aligned with business priorities. Required Skills: • 6+ years of experience in Data Science or related analytical roles., • Deep expertise in experimentation, including advanced techniques and real-world constraints (e.g., no randomisation, low-power scenarios)., • Proficient in Python or R, with strong hands-on experience in statistical modelling and experimentation frameworks., • Strong knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation., • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior non-technical stakeholders., • Proven ability to work autonomously, deliver impact quickly, and manage competing priorities., • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and a pragmatic approach., • Demonstrated ability to think creatively and translate ambiguous business questions into clear analytical approaches., • Experience coaching or leading junior team members.