Data Scientist I (BF5838)

Maidenhead · Hybrid

About this role

At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency.
 
By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and unmatched real-time market intelligence via mobile applications, such as GasBuddy.  We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth.

 

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your advanced analytical skills and programming expertise to extract insights from complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support decision-making for our diverse range of customers. As a junior contributor, you will work on a variety of data-driven projects and help implement scalable solutions.

\nKey Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Modelling:
-    Analyse large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
-    Develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models to solve business problems.
-    Conduct A/B testing and experimental analysis to validate hypotheses.
Data Management & Engineering:
-    Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and efficiency.
-    Design and develop ETL pipelines and workflows for data preprocessing.
-    Develop automated tests to validate the processes and models you create.


Collaboration & Communication:
-    Participate in design meetings to help shape the solutions that the team delivers
-    Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
-    Acquire domain knowledge to inform modelling opportunities and model feature creation

Qualifications

Education:
-    Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:
-    Experience designing experiments or modelling approaches to solve a specified problem.

Technical Skills:
-    Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R; knowledge of is R an advantage.
-    Experience with SQL and working knowledge of relational databases.
-    Proficiency with data visualisation tools and techniques.
-    Experience with AI tools such as Claude Code - ideally also agentic AI
-    Experience with AWS is a plus.

Soft Skills:
-    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
-    Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career.  This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements.  Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

Company at a glance

PDI Technologies, Inc. provides solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, PDI helps businesses modernize operations and converge systems to increase productivity and engage customers faster. Now with PDIQ, PDI is embedding AI into trusted workflows so teams can work smarter, make better decisions, and accelerate innovation. From large-scale ERP and logistics to loyalty, payments, and cybersecurity, PDI delivers the intelligence needed to win in a rapidly changing world.

Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustrySoftware Development
Location
County Laois, The Municipal District of Graiguecullen — Portarlington, Ireland

Top Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Market-competitive benefits
  • Quarterly perks program
  • Time away
  • Continuous learning
  • Professional certifications
  • Leadership development opportunities

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