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About the Role
We are seeking a data scientist comfortable building data pipelines, integrating internal and external data, and generating market-leading insights using classical and ML techniques. The role focuses on demand, renewables, and transmission system fundamentals forecasts, initially for the GB intraday power market.
Responsibilities
- Explore data types for effective GB intraday power market trading.
- Build, improve, and maintain models for electricity demand and renewable generation forecasts in GB and Western Europe.
- Identify high-quality, novel data sources for forecasts.
- Develop forecasting frameworks and tools.
- Maintain and automate forecasting processes with checks and alerting.
- Utilize forecasting models to build or enhance price forecasts.
- Collaborate with Trading, Renewables, Flexibility, and other teams.
Requirements
- Python experience is essential.
- Strong understanding of forecasting techniques and ability to build baseline models.
- Ability to communicate approach, including strengths and limitations.
- Capacity to quickly understand commercial and industry concepts.
- Team player with a desire for project and tool ownership.
- Passion for driving towards Net Zero.
- Machine Learning experience is essential.
- Experience in the GB electricity industry is useful but not required.
Skills
- Python
- Forecasting techniques
- Machine Learning
- Data pipelines
- Data analysis
- Communication
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- Salary is discussed during the recruitment process to match experience.
Benefits
- Unique company culture focused on learning, decision-making, and autonomy.
- Awarded UK's top company to work for.
- Ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
- Opportunities for professional development and autonomy.
- Employee perks available via UK perks hub.
About the Company
- Octopus Energy Trading is part of Octopus Energy Group, focused on reshaping the future of energy and accelerating the transition to a Net Zero world.
- We build cutting-edge technology to optimize energy flexibility solutions.
- We have a tech-first approach and build our trading and analytics tools in-house.
- We are looking for passionate and unconventional thinkers to join our mission.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute.
- Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
- Encouraging applications from all candidates, even if they don't meet 100% of the requirements.
- Seeking genuinely decent, honest, and empathetic individuals.