Are you a skilled and motivated Jr. Data Scientist looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At Hotspex, we are searching for a developer who can bring a balance of creativity, technical expertise, and a results-driven mindset to our team. You will be integral to developing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that empower our insights and strategy offerings. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end and back-end developers, data scientists, and product managers, to craft innovative solutions that exceed client expectations and drive business success. About us: Hotspex is a leading market research firm dedicated to innovation and developing advanced methods for gaining deeper, more meaningful insights into customer-brand relationships. With a global presence, we help blue-chip clients develop and position ideas, brands, products, packaging, and communications that truly connect with consumers. Our world-class research solutions stand out through cutting-edge technology, proprietary methodologies, and, most importantly, a team committed to delivering an exceptional client experience. At Hotspex we know our people are what allows us to achieve all that we do and thats why everyone we bring onto our team must live our values with us. Our team: The team you will be joining is the Innovation and Product Team. Our team prides ourselves on versatility and a willingness to learn new skills and seek out new information to solve any problems that we encounter. Thinking outside of the box is inspired by pulling information from diverse and sometimes surprising sources, hence we encourage multi-disciplinary curiosity and utilizing knowledge and experience from many diverse sources. On our team, you will have exposure to improving and implementing new processes and automation, reimagining our methodologies and their applications, as well as generating new ideas and designs for new products. The Hotspex Way (Our Values) Courage : I answer the call. I play to win. I''m here to make change happen. To act with intention. If not me, then who? If not now, then when? One Team : I rise by lifting others. Im accountable to my colleagues and clients who are accountable to me. I take responsibility and give credit. I debate with passion and with respect. I build meaningful connections with empathy and curiosity. Resilience : I lean into the best version of myself and show up with grit and authority to serve the greater good. I fall in love with problems that are so important and they''re worth solving even (especially) when Im unsure. Empowerment : I take agency through freedom and responsibility. I make decisions with conviction and act in the best interest of the company. I hold myself to standards and act with intention. I get to versus have to. About the role: We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Jr Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in advanced statistical analysis, possess strong coding skills in Python and R, and be experienced in leveraging LLM APIs to automate data workflows. Hands-on experience working with SPSS syntax and familiarity with Wincross is highly desirable. You will apply your mathematical, statistical, and computational background to analyze large-scale survey data, generate actionable insights, and contribute to the development of next-generation analytical tools and processes. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis & Statistical Modeling Perform in-depth statistical analyses on complex survey datasets, including advanced regression modelling, clustering, factor analysis, and hypothesis testing. Utilize SPSS syntax to process, manipulate, and analyze survey data; Wincross experience is a plus. Develop and implement robust methodologies to ensure data integrity and reliability. 2. Coding & Automation Write efficient and reusable code in Python and R, employing standard data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, sci-kit-learn, tidyverse) to streamline data prep, analysis, and reporting. Leverage LLM APIs to automate repetitive workflows, data cleaning, and tabulation tasks, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual effort. 3. Innovation & Tool Development Collaborate with the Innovation team to identify, prototype, and implement cutting-edge analytical techniques and automation tools. Continuously explore emerging technologies, machine learning approaches, and statistical algorithms to enhance our analytical capabilities. 4. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Translate complex statistical findings into clear, actionable insights that address strategic business questions. Present results and recommendations to cross-functional teams and executive leadership in a concise, understandable manner. Provide mentorship and training on best practices for data analysis and interpretation. Are you reading this and getting excited about contributing to our research and bringing our insights to life? Connect with us now by emailing your cover letter and resume to and be a part of our fun and energetic team! Diversity. Inclusion. Theyre more than just words for us! Theyre the hard-and-fast principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders and create a company thats the right fit for every person inside of it. We thank all applicants however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted let us know if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.
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Jr Data Scientist