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# Data Scientist I

- **Company:** PDi Ltd
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Analytics, Data Management, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/data-scientist-i-pdi-technologies-8971659

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:

 - Experience designing experiments or modelling approaches to solve a specified problem.

Technical Skills:

 - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R; knowledge of is R an advantage.
 - Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational databases.
 - Proficiency with data visualisation tools and techniques.
 - Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code - ideally also agentic AI
 - Experience with AWS is a plus.

Soft Skills:

 - Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
 - Excellent communication and presentation skills.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your advanced analytical skills and programming expertise to extract insights from complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support decision-making for our diverse range of customers. As a junior contributor, you will work on a variety of data-driven projects and help implement scalable solutions., Data Analysis & Modelling:

 - Analyse large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
 - Develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models to solve business problems.
 - Conduct A/B testing and experimental analysis to validate hypotheses.
Data Management & Engineering:

 - Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and efficiency.
 - Design and develop ETL pipelines and workflows for data preprocessing.
 - Develop automated tests to validate the processes and models you create.

Collaboration & Communication:

 - Participate in design meetings to help shape the solutions that the team delivers
 - Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
 - Acquire domain knowledge to inform modelling opportunities and model feature creation


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