Junior Data Scientist

We’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist

Habito is making it easier than ever to get a mortgage, with cutting-edge technology and a straightforward service that puts customers in control.

We are looking for a data scientist to undertake an in-depth analysis on an ongoing basis with the huge amount of data that we have. You will design, analyse and build a narrative around behaviours, tracking partnership and any other required data analysis. You will be the ‘go to’ person, owner and distributor of data and analytics across the business.

• Ensuring the business operates with a high level data-driven mindset
• Driving commercial outcomes coupled with identifying and reporting upon underutilised data
• Applying advanced statistical techniques to model user behaviour, identifying causal impact and attribution, building and benchmarking key metrics
• Delivering training across the business to ensure functional experts are empowered to understand relevant and significant data points
• Identifying data ‘gaps’ and solutions to capture more data, leveraging our competitive edge
• Applying machine learning and statistical modelling to new products
• Working closely with the CEO and Exec team
• Other adhoc projects/duties as the business requires

• Strong SQL skills, with experience cleaning, transforming, and extracting useful information from complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and data modelling.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable with condensing complex issues and information into an understandable package for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with using dashboards and visualisations to present information.
• Degree in an analytical subject (Maths, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science etc).
• Solid understanding of statistics and interpretation of data.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical role, but willing to consider strong graduate candidates as well
• Comfortable with spreadsheets (Google Sheets, MS Excel) and their use in business modelling.

• Experience with Looker, or other business dashboard/BI tools (Tableau, Power BI etc).
• Familiarity with Python for scripting, data analysis, and data transformation (pandas, polars, PySpark etc).
• Familiarity with version control using Git.
• Familiarity with AWS ecosystems and tools:
  Redshift, S3, Athena, EMR etc.
• Familiarity with task automation and orchestration tools like Airflow, cron, Google Apps scripts, Zapier etc.

The stated experience level is a guide and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated

• Flexible holiday - 25 days holiday and more if you need it! (this is team dependent)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - for when you plan to start a family
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme - We have an ethical pension fund, but you can decide where you put your money
• International remote working for up to 20 days a year
• Volunteering - 2 days paid volunteering each year for charity of your choice
• Sick pay - up to 5 days sick covered each year
• GAYE - Give As You Earn - donate to a charity of your choice via payroll.

Obtaining a mortgage shouldn’t be stressful. That’s why we built Habito.

We use breakthrough technology and top tier experts to deliver the most personalised, fast and convenient way to get a mortgage today. All for free.

We don’t stop at mortgages, either. Together we’re building whole new ways of buying and owning your home. At Habito, you’ll be a vital part of that future.

The creative brilliance and ingenuity at Habito wouldn’t be possible without a diverse team bringing different perspectives, experience and skills together.

If you feel you can do the job, we’d like to hear from you, no matter what your background or qualifications.

We want to foster a culture where everybody feels included, heard, and equal – regardless of age, disability, gender, marital or parental status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.