At Kraken Technologies, we're revolutionising the energy system to make power cheaper, greener, and better for people worldwide. Our tech platform 'Kraken Field' currently supports over 2 million installations of low carbon technology a year, with an ambitious goal to serve 30 million by 2027.Our rapidly growing Technology Team is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Kraken Field Product Platform, focusing on delivering high-impact solutions for our customers. We're simplifying the conversion of homes to green energy by building a platform for installing smart meters, solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and more.

Data Scientist - Kraken Field Platform

About the Opportunity

As the first Data Scientist in Kraken Field, you'll play a crucial role in solving complex problems to enable the development of innovative products to improve the efficiency of the Installation of Low Carbon Tech. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you'll help shape this pivotal role within our growing capability.

Join our multifunctional, multinational Kraken Field team and help make Octopus the go-to name in green home installations. Together, we'll create an integrated solution to retrofit homes across the world, making it easier and more affordable for customers to embrace green energy.

Responsibilities:

Support a data-driven product development culture to guide design and measure progress
Analyse data from the Kraken Field platform to extract meaningful insights
Develop and implement advanced analytics models and machine learning algorithms
Create actionable insights for end users to improve decision-making
Partner with internal teams and clients to identify AI/ML features for development or enhancement
Quantify opportunities to prioritise engineering efforts
Design and conduct experiments, product testing, and releases

Requirements:

Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
3+ years of experience as a product data scientist or analyst in a fast-growing product company
Expertise in Python, SQL, and advanced analytics/ML techniques
Solid experience in experiment design and causal analysis
An understanding of product management in defining and implementing new features
Proficiency with big data technologies and cloud platforms
Excellent communication skills to present complex findings to varied audiences
Strategic thinking ability, relating decisions to overall team and customer experience goals
Self-starter mentality with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Curiosity and ability to spot and harness ideas from diverse sources

Why else you'll love it here

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership and most recently The Sunday Times, Best Places To Work 2023
Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. 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.

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