Junior Data Scientist
11 hours ago
Bedford
Location: Remote (UK-based candidates preferred) Employment Type: Full-time Experience Level: Junior / Entry-Level About the Role We’re seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist who’s eager to turn data into meaningful insights and grow in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This fully remote role is open to candidates based in the UK. You’ll work alongside senior data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to help tackle real-world challenges through data-driven solutions. Key Responsibilities • Assist with collecting, cleaning, and preparing both structured and unstructured data, • Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights, • Build, test, and evaluate basic statistical and machine learning models, • Develop dashboards, visualisations, and reports to clearly communicate findings, • Support data-driven decision-making across multiple teams, • Document processes, methodologies, and results in a clear and organised manner, • Continuously learn and apply new data science tools, techniques, and best practices Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, • 0–1 years of experience in data analysis or data science (internships included), • Strong foundation in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) or R, • Basic understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning concepts, • Experience working with SQL and relational databases, • Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, or Tableau, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote setup Nice to Have • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), • Familiarity with version control tools (Git), • Personal projects, a GitHub portfolio, or Kaggle experience What We Offer • Fully remote work within the UK, • Competitive salary aligned with experience, • Flexible working hours, • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, • A supportive and collaborative team culture