Data Scientist

Edinburgh City Centre (2 days per week in office)

AI Connect are proud to be partnered with a growing and influential energy trading organisation in Edinburgh, who use advanced data science and machine learning to tackle real-world energy challenges.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team at the forefront of AI-driven energy trading, developing algorithms that directly shape how energy is traded, stored, and distributed across markets.

The Role

As a Data Scientist, you'll work on real world projects, applying machine learning and predictive modelling to optimise trading strategies and improve market performance.

You'll collaborate closely with traders, engineers, and fellow data specialists to bring ML solutions from concept to production, leveraging the latest tools in Azure and Azure ML.

The Toolset

• Python - your primary language for modelling and analysis
• SQL - for efficient data extraction and manipulation
• Machine Learning - applied to real-world trading and forecasting problems
• MLOps - working with a huge amount of IoT data will require some MLOps practices

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer, providing business value
• Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, Num Py, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Solid understanding of SQL and data manipulation techniques
• Experience applying machine learning to real-world datasets
• Exposure to Azure or other cloud environments would be helpful

Why Join

• Gain highest-quality experience in energy trading through data and AI
• Work in an environment where you have freedom to bring new ideas, with time & support to master your craft as you develop your own skillset.
• Be part of a growing, influential organisation making a real impact on the UK energy landscape