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Data Scientist

Understanding Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Data Scientist to support a global access control program in Hertfordshire, with a contract length of 6 months or more.
  • The day rate for this role ranges from £450 to £500 and is classified as outside IR35.
  • Candidates should have strong Python skills, experience in data quality or analytics, and familiarity with project management methods.
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail in handling inconsistent data.
  • Prior experience with access control data or security systems is a plus, and candidates should have a strong background in data cleansing and automation.

Data Scientist - (Access Control Programme)

Contract Length: 6 months+

Location: Hertfordshire - Hybrid (some travel to the office)

Day Rate: £450-£500 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Understanding Solutions are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to support a global access control programme spanning 150+ sites. This initiative aims to replace multiple legacy systems with a unified access control platform, but data quality challenges are emerging. Your role will focus on data analysis, cleansing, and reconciliation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The Data Scientist will work closely with project teams, architects, and an external ML consultancy to enhance data quality, develop a Single Customer View, and support the transition of an ML-based data tool in-house.

Experience Needed:

  • Strong Python skills - hands-on experience with data processing and reconciliation
  • Data Science, Data Quality, or Data Analytics expertise - working with real-world messy data
  • Strong elements/experience in Project Management methods.
  • Experience with data cleansing, duplication detection, and automation
  • Excellent communication skills - able to simplify complex data issues for non-technical teams
  • Attention to detail & problem-solving mindset - tackling inconsistent data formats, errors, and governance challenges
  • Prior experience working with access control data or security systems is a plus

Data Scientist - (Access Control Programme)

Contract Length: 6 months+

Location: Hertfordshire - Hybrid (some travel to the office)

Day Rate: £450-£500 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

If this role matches your expertise and you're ready for a new challenge, apply with your updated CV. For more information, reach out to Ross Britton @ Understanding Solutions via LinkedIn.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.