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Data Scientist

Pontoon • TRAFFIC • West Midlands, Solihull, United Kingdom • £600 - £650 / * • 3d ago

Role: Data Scientist

Location: Solihull, 2 days per week on site required NON-NEGOTIABLE

Duration: 6-month contract

Rate: Via umbrella

Join a Major National Organisation at the Heart of Public Service Transformation

We are recruiting for a Data Scientist to join a high-impact Digital, Data & Technology function, embedded within a leading organisation that delivers essential services to millions of people every day. You'll play a pivotal role in helping this forward-thinking, mission-driven business harness data to drive smarter decisions, better outcomes, and improved operational efficiency.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Analytics & Insights team, you'll contribute to shaping a more data-driven culture-where machine learning, AI, and statistical modelling are leveraged to create real-world solutions with measurable impact.

Your Impact

As a Data Scientist, you'll:

Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities and translate complex datasets into actionable insights.
Design and build predictive models, machine learning solutions, and smart algorithms.
Analyse and visualise trends and patterns that directly influence decision-making across the organisation.
Support the development of data products within the Microsoft Azure stack and contribute to modernising data capabilities across a large-scale enterprise.
Champion innovation and continuous improvement in data practices, working closely with developers, engineers, and fellow data experts.

What You Bring

Proven experience as a Data Scientist in a large-scale or public sector setting.
Strong programming skills: Python, R, SQL, and ideally knowledge of Scala, Java, or C++.
Deep familiarity with the Microsoft technology stack - including Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Power BI, Azure ML.
Sound understanding of machine learning methods (KNN, Naïve Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests).
Solid statistical and mathematical foundations (regression, distributions, linear algebra, multivariable calculus).
Excellent communication skills - able to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a data science role-it's a chance to work at the forefront of digital transformation within an organisation that genuinely values data-driven thinking. You'll help solve real-world challenges, build high-impact solutions, and work alongside a team of passionate professionals dedicated to public service and innovation.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

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