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We're proud to have been a Principal Partner for COP26 , the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. So join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change. Base Location: Reading, Havant, Perth, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen Salary: Circa £80,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available About the Role This role sits within Energy Portfolio Management, which provide Route to Market and Risk Management services to SSE's Thermal, Renewable and Business Energy divisions. The Data Scientist role will work within the Advanced Analytics team which is focussed on building a modern data platform in Microsoft Azure and sophisticated analytical solutions using Machine Learning and AI. The bulk of the data scientist's work will be developing advanced models and processes to aid forecasting and Trading decision support. Working with our business and IT teams, the Advanced Analytics teams goals are to increase business value by delivering sophisticated solutions effectively into production for our stakeholders (for example traders, business/data analysts, senior management). Key Responsibilities: - Work in agile teams delivering proof of concepts directly with the business. - Build state of the art machine learning models and data visualizations. - Interpret and effectively communicate insights to the business and senior executives. - Advise on appropriate technical solutions to business problems. - Provide a critical review of potential solutions from team members and analytics partners. - Provide direction and guidance to more junior members of the team. - Take ownership of domain areas or methodologies for the data science team. - Mentor more junior members of the team. - Ensure the data science team are using state of the art techniques. - Support the ongoing development of the Advanced Analytics team's capabilities and strategy. What do I need? - Extensive experience applying data science / machine learning / AI to solve business problems. - Experience working with state of the art data science, modelling & visualization techniques. - Experience working with complex datasets. - Experience managing senior stakeholders andexecutive communication. - Broad and deep knowledge in data science, machine learning & artificial intelligence. - Essential Functional / Technical Skills. - Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related quantitative discipline. - Master's degree or PhD in a related subject such as Data Science or Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent knowledge developed through training or professional experience. - Strong programming skills: Python (Pandas, Numpy, PySpark, Jupyter, etc...) advantageous Git - Azure or similar cloud experience including Azure ML Services or similar, Azure Data Factory, DataBricks. About our Business Energy Portfolio Management (EPM) is the energy markets heart of the SSE Group, securing value for SSE's asset portfolios in wholesale energy markets as we move towards our vision of being a leading energy company in a net zero world. We play a critical role as the short-term energy market asset optimiser, and a long-term energy market adviser, for all SSE's Business Units (across SSE's Wind, Hydro, Low Carbon Thermal, Distributed Energy and Customer portfolios). This role for EPM enables SSE to focus its investment in energy markets capabilities (including Trading, Risk Management, Energy Economics and Advanced Analytics) in one centre of excellence, with these enhanced capabilities supporting value creation and decision making across the SSE Group. Life at SSE If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme. At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / . Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check. #LI-DB1 #LI-Hybrid