Job Specifications
The Role in 30 Seconds
Full-time Data Scientist
Build and deploy cutting-edge AI and ML solutions for diverse clients (from Government to Startups).
Gain full-stack delivery experience across an array of industries while benefiting from investment in your professional growth and expertise
Working at Coefficient
You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, from cutting-edge AI solutions for the UK government to building transformative tools across a range of industries. This isn't just a standard Data Science position; you will gain hands-on experience by delivering end-to-end data science and engineering solutions for our clients, alongside building and improving our own internal products.
You can also expect plenty of mentoring and guidance along the way: we aim to be best-in-class at what we do, and we want to work with people who share that same attitude.
As a unique and fast-growing consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and shape our future success.
About Coefficient
Coefficient is a full-stack data consultancy dedicated to helping organisations solve their toughest challenges using data science, software engineering, machine learning, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Consulting & Delivery: We partner with clients to deliver end-to-end solutions, combining statistical expertise with agile delivery. This might involve developing cutting-edge models for a UK government agency, or working as an in-house team with a fast-growing tech start-up
Training: Beyond consulting, we create and deliver tailored training programmes via workshops, online learning, and hybrid curricula to help our clients build their own internal skills. Past clients include BNP Paribas, EY, Hawk-Eye, the BBC, ACCA, CIOT, and the Metropolitan Police
We enjoy variety in our work. One week, you might be developing high-speed trading algorithms; the next, you could be optimising logistics for delivery drivers or building election forecasting models.
Our Team and Culture
Our team is our greatest asset. We invest heavily in professional development through our "10% Time" programme and our annual conference budget. We work with highly intelligent and passionate people who take pride in their work and enjoy a high level of independence.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate would:
Be comfortable using Python and SQL for data analysis, data science, and/or machine learning
Have used any libraries in the Python Open Data Science Stack (e.g. pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, Seaborn, scikit-learn)
Enjoy sharing knowledge, experience, and passion with others
Be passionate about leveraging the latest LLM tooling for accelerated AI-enhanced delivery without compromising on quality
Have great communication skills. You will be expected to write and contribute towards presentation slide decks to showcase our work during sprint reviews and client project demos
We recognise that diverse teams are the most successful teams, and we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. Please do not worry if you don't meet every single requirement listed.
We strongly encourage you to apply if this role excites you and you believe you have the potential to grow here. If you are unsure, please reach out to us - we would genuinely love to hear from you. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and empowering culture at Coefficient.
Location and Eligibility Requirements
This is a UK-based, hybrid role.
While we operate remotely for most of the month, we value in-person collaboration and regularly gather the whole team. The successful candidate must be able to travel to London for on-site work approximately 2-4 days per month.
Eligibility: You must already have the right to work in the UK
Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa for this position
Students: We are unable to consider applications from candidates currently in full-time education (including PhD students)
The Basics
Location: We are based in Central London, but we are remote-friendly. You may be required to work on-site at clients' offices.
Salary: £38,000 annual salary with a meaningful uplift following a performance review at the successful 3-month probation mark.
Holiday: 33 days of annual paid holiday, including bank holidays.
Pension: We're set up with Smart Pension to make sure we're contributing to help you save for retirement.
Performance Reviews: Regular check-ins to ensure you're progressing in your career and maximising your potential.
Opportunity: To be part of a unique and exciting company that prizes excellence of work. You will work closely with the CEO and become part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team. We want you to push yourself to learn new skills and be recognised as one of the best in your field.
Commitment: We were one of the first 80 signatories of TechZero. We are committed to challenging the status qu
About the Company
At Coefficient, we're passionate about tackling real-world challenges for our clients. We seamlessly blend research-grade AI techniques with a lean startup approach and robust technical expertise. Our mission is to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that drive tangible results and empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. What do we do, exactly? 1. Rapid Strategy Sprints. These could be focused on identifying AI opportunities, or maximising the value of the data you have. It includes a comprehensive ...
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