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Data Science Engineer - Temp - (SQL, Databricks, Python)

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Robert Walters is partnering with a globally recognised technology organisation currently investing heavily across advanced analytics, commercial data science and go-to-market optimisation within its international strategy function.

This opportunity sits within a high-performing data and strategy team focused on building sophisticated market opportunity models and predictive analytics solutions to support commercial growth across global education markets.

The role would suit a commercially minded Data Science Engineer who enjoys combining advanced analytics, scalable engineering and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced market opportunity and propensity models to identify untapped commercial growth opportunities
  • Build scalable end-to-end data pipelines integrating multiple internal and third-party datasets
  • Partner closely with Product Marketing, Sales Strategy and Data Engineering teams
  • Deliver customer intelligence and behavioural modelling solutions to support go-to-market decision-making
  • Develop and productionise predictive analytics solutions within modern cloud data environments
  • Translate complex analytical findings into commercially actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
  • Support strategic planning through data-driven market sizing and customer growth insights

About You

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate strong technical capability alongside excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills.

Experience sought includes:

  • Strong SQL expertise working across large and complex datasets
  • Strong Python capability for analytics, modelling and data manipulation
  • Experience developing predictive or propensity models in commercial environments
  • Exposure to modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks
  • Experience building scalable analytical pipelines and production-ready data solutions
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
  • Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised and highly innovative technology business
  • High-profile strategic analytics programme with strong business visibility
  • Modern data stack and engineering-led environment
  • Collaborative and cross-functional working culture
  • Exposure to senior commercial stakeholders and strategic initiatives
  • Hybrid working model with excellent long-term project exposure

If you would like to learn more, please apply directly or contact Robert Walters for a confidential discussion.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Data Science & AI Research

Industry: Media

Salary: £250 - £350 per day

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Reading

Job Reference: Q3509G-467714A1

Date posted: 19 May 2026

Consultant: Joe Pawlica