Data Scientist

Harnham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 company is seeking a Data Scientist for a fully remote role. This is a unique opportunity to be the first permanent Data Scientist in the team, responsible for shaping the Data Science function. You will work on a mix of traditional data science and cutting-edge AI projects, including model building, NLP, and advanced analytics using Python and SQL. The ideal candidate will have experience with Databricks and a passion for leveraging data to drive insights.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Experience with Databricks and LLMs is a plus.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build models and analytics to support commercial teams.
• Develop Q&A-style LLM tools inside Databricks.
• Explore customer satisfaction and review data.
• Perform NLP on large volumes of free-text data.
• Conduct regression and hypothesis testing.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

LLM

NLP

Job description

Data Scientist - Fully Remote

We are working on a Data Science role with a leading FTSE100 company that are going through a major data transformation. They've built a strong Data Engineering foundation and are now expanding into advanced analytics and Data Science. This role is the first permanent Data Scientist in the team - a genuinely rare opportunity to shape what Data Science looks like from the ground up.

What You'll Be Working On

• A mix of traditional DS and cutting-edge AI / LLM work, including :
• Building models and analytics to support commercial teams
• Developing Q&A-style LLM tools inside Databricks
• Exploring customer satisfaction and review data (e.g., identifying drivers behind quality scores)
• NLP on large volumes of free-text data
• Regression and hypothesis testing across product and operational data
• Theme extraction from defect reports and customer feedback
• Helping challenge assumptions with data-driven evidence

Tech Environment

• Python & SQL
• Machine Learning, statistical modelling, data manipulation
• Cloud-first setup (Azure preferred; Databricks is widely used)
• Exposure to LLMs or AI agents is extremely valuable

Desired Skills and Experience

Python, SQL, Databricks, LLM, NLP