Data Science & ML Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading E-commerce company is seeking a Data Science & ML Engineer for a 6-month remote contract in Preston. The role focuses on using machine learning for customer security, specifically to identify anomalies and suspicious activities. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Python, NLP, and experience in developing models for fraud detection.

Qualifications

• Experience in NLP and machine learning required.
• Strong Python and SQL skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Build models to detect unauthorized account takeovers.
• Enhance customer trust by detecting anomalies.

Skills

NLP

Modelling

Python

SQL

Databricks

Anomaly Detection

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Data Science & ML Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

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Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

One of our clients, a leading E-commerce company, is looking for a DS/ML Engineer to join them on an initial 6-month contract.

Details of this contract are as follows:

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 6 months, with a high likelihood of extension
• Start date: Ideally immediate (they may wait up to 4 weeks for the right candidate)

Skills required: NLP, Modelling, Python, SQL, Databricks, Anomaly Detection

You will be joining their customer security team, which uses machine learning to detect anomalies and suspicious activity on customer accounts. Your role will involve building models to detect unauthorized account takeovers by cybercriminals and to enhance customer trust.

If interested, please apply today or send your updated CV to: