Job Description
Role: Data Scientist / Engineer
Location: Remote / London - up to 1 day per week on-site
Duration: 5 Months
Day rate: 560 Inside IR35
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with strong Data Engineering capabilities to support the Digital Screening programme. This role will play a key part in shaping a new digital screening service by leading exploratory analysis and supporting the development of high-quality dashboards and reporting products.
You will work within a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with Data Engineers, Analysts, and User-Centred Design (UCD) professionals to deliver robust, data-driven insights and scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead exploratory data analysis (EDA) to inform dashboard design and reporting outputs
- Define data requirements and determine appropriate dashboard content
- Identify and mitigate data quality risks and ensure data integrity
- Design, build, and maintain reusable data pipelines and datasets using Python and PySpark
- Develop and test datasets used in BI dashboards and reporting products
- Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions and insights
- Collaborate within an Agile delivery team, contributing to sprints, stand-ups, and planning sessions
- Apply modern engineering best practices including CI/CD, TDD, and DevSecOps
- Engage in pair programming and adhere to collaborative coding standards
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark
- Solid background in exploratory data analysis and data modelling
- Experience with Palantir platforms, ideally including the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP)
- Proficiency with BI and data platforms such as Redshift, Databricks, or similar
- Experience building and validating datasets for dashboards and reporting
- Strong understanding of data pipelines, data quality, and governance principles
- Proven ability to work independently in Agile environments
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including UCD professionals
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and TDD practices
- Experience with pair programming and collaborative development approaches
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within the NHS or wider public sector
- Familiarity with screening programmes or clinical data systems
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