Hybrid Junior Data Science Engineer – 1 Year Placement

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About the role

  • Data Science Engineer building the software and data infrastructure for media advertising at Medialab. A 1 year university placement role focusing on AI and automation in data science.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of data science tools, improving automation, efficiency, and scalability
  • Work closely with data scientists and stakeholders to refine and enhance our internal modelling and data analysis tools, transforming manual workflows into reliable infrastructure
  • Support in the hands-on development of AI agents and rapid Proofs of Concept (POCs)
  • Implement and improve machine learning workflows, supporting the deployment and monitoring of models
  • Act as frontline technical support, troubleshooting and applying user feedback to iteratively improve internal tools
  • Write clean, testable code and maintain clear technical documentation
  • Manage development tickets within an Agile environment

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science
  • Proficiency in Python, specifically with popular libraries like Pandas and NumPy
  • Highly capable with Microsoft Excel and the wider MS Office suite
  • Exposure to SQL for querying and managing structured datasets
  • Theoretical understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical techniques
  • Foundational experience with version control (Git) and collaborative coding environments
  • Good communication skills
  • Pragmatic approach to problem solving (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Inquisitive engineering mindset with a strong desire to build and automate (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Be a genuine team player whilst also being able to deliver on a task you are responsible for (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Quick learner, pro-active mindset, resourceful, and able to think for self (NICE TO HAVE)
  • Interest in econometrics or familiarity with CI/CD concepts would be useful but not essential (NICE TO HAVE)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Pension
  • Season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Weekly social events
  • Big summer / end of year parties
  • 22 days holiday (+ Christmas holiday closure)
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Holiday buying scheme
  • Flexi-hours
  • Work abroad and cultural bank holiday swap scheme
  • Meritocratic approach to progression with quarterly reviews
  • CPD Platinum accredited training
  • Mentoring and leadership support
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Gym discounts
  • Wellbeing apps
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Free professional counselling
  • Enhanced parental leave pay
  • Flexible working
  • Life assurance
  • Paid charity days
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Retail discounts
  • Long-service trips
  • Unforgettable team culture

Job title

Junior Data Science Engineer – 1 Year Placement

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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