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About the Role
Octopus Energy Trading is seeking a Data Scientist to build data pipelines and create market-leading insights for the GB intraday power market. You will leverage both classical and machine learning techniques to forecast demand, renewables, and transmission system fundamentals, contributing to the company's mission of accelerating the transition to a Net Zero world.
Responsibilities
- Explore data requirements for trading the GB intraday power market
- Build, improve, and maintain models for forecasting electricity demand and renewable generation
- Identify high-quality, novel data sources for forecasting
- Develop forecasting frameworks and tools
- Maintain and automate forecasting processes with integrated checks and alerts
- Utilize forecasting models to build or enhance price forecasts
- Collaborate with Trading, Renewables, and Flexibility teams to share knowledge and data
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python
- Understanding of forecasting techniques with the ability to build baselines and iterate
- Ability to communicate technical approaches, strengths, and limitations
- Capacity to quickly understand commercial and industry concepts
- Team-oriented mindset with a desire for project ownership
- Passion for driving towards Net Zero
- Experience with Machine Learning
Skills
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Data Pipeline Development
- Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Market Insight Generation
Benefits
- Access to UK perks hub
- Flexible salary based on experience
About the Company
- Part of Octopus Energy Group
- Focused on reshaping the future of energy and accelerating the transition to a Net Zero world
- Tech-first approach with in-house trading and analytics tools
- Recognized as a top company to work for in the UK
Equal Opportunity
- Equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute
- Committed to providing an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone
- Encourages applications from all individuals regardless of meeting 100% of requirements