Role Title: Data Scientist ML EngineerDuration: contract to run until 28/11/2025Location: Birmingham/Sheffield, Hybrid 2-3 days onsiteRate: TBC Key Skills/ requirements Carrying out preprocessing of structured and unstructured dataEnhancing data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systemsProcessing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis.Analyzing large amounts of information to find patterns and solutions.Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithmsPresenting results in a clear mannerPropose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges.Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources.Using machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize classifiersQualifications: Programming Skills - knowledge of statistical programming languages like python, and database query languages like SQL, Hive/Hadoop, Pig is desirable. Familiarity with Scala and java is an added advantage.Statistics - Good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, distributions, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, etc. Proficiency in statistics is essential for data-driven companies.Machine Learning - good knowledge of machine learning methods like Decision-making, k-Nearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests.Strong Math Skills (Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra) - understanding the fundamentals of Multivariable Calculus and Li