Junior Data Scientist

Locaria blends insight, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.

We are a pioneering multilingual content activation agency which specializes in supporting marketing and e-commerce teams, media agencies and creative production houses. We are central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive

Every day we celebrate the power of amazing content to engage global audiences. At the heart of this is our diverse global team across ten offices, who believe in our vision that content is an indispensable, strategic service. At the heart of our collaborative culture are our values, which inform everything we do.

If you love great content, understand the importance of local language and culture, and want to be part of a dynamic team, then this is the place for you.

The Role

We are looking for Junior Data Scientist to join our team and assist in the development and implementation of data-driven solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in statistics and programming and be proficient in R and Python. Additionally, this person will have experience with SQL (specifically AWS Athena / Presto), GitHub (CI/CD), time series forecasting and statistical modelling.

The Junior Data Scientist will work alongside our Data Team to help develop, maintain and analyse our data infrastructure.

Key responsabilities

• Develop and maintain statistical models for data analysis and forecasting
• Collaborate with senior data scientists to implement data-driven solutions
• Assist in the development of data infrastructure, including data processing, cleaning, and management
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis and support business initiatives with data-driven insights
• Develop and maintain data visualisations to communicate insights to stakeholders
• Utilise GitHub for version control, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD)
• Collaborate with other teams to gather requirements and ensure data quality and accuracy
• Conduct thorough statistical analysis and generate reports to support data-driven decision making
• Continuously monitor, maintain, and improve existing data processes and models

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science or equivalent practical experience
• Strong proficiency in R and Python programming languages
• Experience working with SQL and familiarity with AWS Athena / Presto
• Knowledge of Digital Marketing
• Client-facing experience showcasing data science projects
• Experience with GitHub, specifically version control, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD)
• Strong foundation in statistics and statistical modelling, including time series forecasting
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred skills

• Experience with machine learning techniques and algorithms
• Experience with data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
• Some degree of Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP

Share our values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully committed to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!#

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some of these benefits include:

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 22 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year), excluding public holidays.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, and to work from anywhere as part of our Abroad Working Policy.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus of up to 2,000 Euros depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Time off to volunteer: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, all employees are entitled to up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing and Learning & Development Calendars: We promote a healthy working environment with a focus on growth, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated Wellbeing and Learning & Development sessions and initiatives throughout the year
• Equipment: You will be equipped with a laptop, extra screen, mouse and keyboard.