Data Scientist
Remote
United Kingdom
£ 70 / hour
Freelance
05-03-2025
Job Specifications
Data Scientist – 10 Month Contract – £560 Per Day PAYE / Inside IR35 – Remote
Overview:
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Data Scientist to join our client, a globally renowned social media company. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist within Analytics to focus on ensuring platform integrity, protecting users, and improving the quality of interactions across digital services.
This team is responsible for ensuring a safe and trustworthy experience across digital platforms. By leveraging data science and analytics, the team develops solutions to detect and mitigate risks, enforce integrity policies, and enhance user trust.
If you are passionate about data-driven problem-solving and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities:
Collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to inform decision-making and product development.
Apply expertise in quantitative analysis and data mining to understand user behaviour and detect trends.
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to develop data-driven solutions that enhance platform integrity.
Communicate analytical findings to stakeholders and influence product strategies.
Work on a variety of projects, including exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.
Develop success metrics for product features and initiatives.
Utilize advanced statistical techniques, A/B testing, and machine learning models to optimize integrity-related processes.
Skills & Experience:
Strong experience in data analytics, statistical modelling, and data-driven decision-making.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar languages.
Experience working with large-scale data processing infrastructures.
Expertise in statistical techniques such as clustering, regression, and A/B testing.
Familiarity with ETL processes and relational databases.
Ability to translate complex data insights into strategic recommendations.
Contract Details:
Rate – Circa £510 - £560 per day
Contract length - 10 months
Payroll: Inside IR35 / PAYE
Holiday pay
Location – Remote in the UK
Data Scientist – 10 Month Contract – £560 Per Day PAYE / Inside IR35 – Remote
About the Company
Intec Select is a leading specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy which delivers bespoke recruitment services to some of the world’s leading organisations. With 20 years’ experience in IT Recruitment in London and Kent, Intec Select was founded on a wealth of experience and high-level, highly regarded expertise. Intec Select has built and established long-term relationships with our clients by delivering a quality service at competitive prices. As a trusted advisor to our clients we fully understand not just their technical... Know more
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