Data Scientist
Octopus EnergyRenewable Energy company
London, United KingdomMid
Octopus Group
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About the role
TL;DR
Data Scientist to build and improve energy trading and forecasting models.
- •Octopus Energy Trading is seeking a Data Scientist to build innovative trading and analytics tools that accelerate the transition to a Net Zero world.
- •This role involves leveraging data to optimize energy trading and forecasting in response to the growing demand for grid flexibility.
- •Key Responsibilities Explore data needs for trading the GB intraday power market.
- •Build and maintain models for electricity demand and renewable generation forecasts.
- •Identify novel data sources for forecasting.
- •Develop forecasting frameworks and tools.
- •Automate forecasting processes with checks and alerts.
- •Utilize forecasting models to enhance price forecasts.
- •Collaborate with various teams to leverage combined knowledge and data.
- •Requirements Proficiency in Python and Machine Learning.
- •Strong understanding of forecasting techniques and ability to iterate quickly.
- •Ability to communicate technical approaches, including strengths and limitations.
- •Quickly understand commercial and industry concepts.
- •Passion for driving towards Net Zero.
Required skills
PythonSQL
Nice-to-have skills
AWS
Domain expertise
cleantechclimatetech
Tech stack
PythonSQLAWS