Data Scientist (12 month FTC)

For over 30 years, Synectics has been at the forefront of delivering innovative, data-driven business solutions. We specialise in developing advanced data management systems and software products for renowned organizations across the globe. The continued success and growth of our multi-award-winning Precision product is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in the Data Science space.

Why Synectics?

• Flexible Working: A mix of in office and working from home.

• Culture That Supports Growth: We’re proud of the collaborative and inclusive environment we’ve cultivated, where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

• Comprehensive Benefits: A suite of perks designed to make life easier both in and out of the workplace.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Data Scientist to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply and deepen your predictive modelling expertise in a real-world setting. You’ll play a key role in driving insight and value for both internal stakeholders and external clients through advanced analytics.

As part of our dedicated Data Science team, you'll help shape the future of our analytical products and services, particularly in support of the Precision platform, while also contributing to continuous R&D efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert data science insights to support departments across the business

• Continuously assess, deploy and recalibrate predictive models to enhance solution quality for clients

• Maintain awareness of predictive analytics algorithms, trends & technologies to help identify ways in which we can continuously improve the services we offer

• Evaluate and experiment with new data sources, algorithms & technologies to strengthen our data science capabilities

• Apply Data Science methodologies across various industries and use cases to deliver measurable real-world cost, efficiency and quality improvements

• Build models aligned with our internal governance and ethical standards

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong passion for Data Science and Analytics

• Clear and confident communication skills (written and verbal)

• A blend of technical know-how and creativity in model development

• A curious, investigative mindset to explore and test feature engineering techniques

• Excellent attention to detail and data quality

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Skilled in Python & R language

• Solid knowledge of SQL

• Experience working with AWS Public Cloud environments

• Knowledge of DataBricks would be advantageous

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.