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Recruiting talented IT professionals in the UK at Bright Purple

Data Scientist – Energy Markets

Location: Edinburgh Hybrid (c.2 days a week in the City Centre Office)

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Bonus and exceptional benefits

About the Opportunity

We are proud to be working with a pioneering organisation at the forefront of the energy transition, using advanced data technology to transform how we generate, trade, and consume power across Europe. Their forecasting tools and models are trusted across the industry, enabling smarter decision making for energy traders, regulators, investors, and technology innovators.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Power Market Modelling team that builds in-house forecasting platforms and supports high-profile projects across the European energy sector. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced models and analytics that directly contribute to shaping the future of energy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of short-term energy forecasting models, starting in GB and expanding across Europe.
• Enhance and evolve the existing forecasting suite in collaboration with traders and market specialists.
• Work closely with developers and consultants in an agile, cross-functional environment.
• Apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to improve forecasting accuracy and usability.

Tech Environment

• Languages: Python, C#, front-end web technologies
• Modelling Approaches: Machine learning, optimisation, stochastic and agent-based models

About You

• Experience in the energy sector, ideally with forecasting in short-term power markets.
• Strong Python skills with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of GitHub/Azure DevOps and SQL advantageous.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerical or computer science subject.
• Collaborative, customer-focused, and motivated to solve complex problems.

What’s In It For You

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell holiday.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.
• Professional study support and access to internal networks.
• Pension scheme, discretionary bonus, and high-street discounts.
• Volunteering opportunities and green initiatives, including an EV salary sacrifice scheme.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.