Data Science Engineer - Temp - (SQL, Databricks, Python)
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.
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About the job
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
TEMPORARYJob Reference: Q3509G-467714A1
Date posted: 19 May 2026
Consultant: Joe Pawlica
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