Data Scientist (Consumer App)

Russell Tobin; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer technology organization is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Authentication Services team. This remote role involves analyzing authentication methods and user flows to enhance the login experience for millions of users. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and experience with A/B testing, as well as the ability to communicate insights effectively. The position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects at a large scale within consumer applications.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in consumer tech or consumer apps preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex consumer funnels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiment and A/B test analysis to measure impact.
• Perform root cause analysis on authentication issues.
• Deliver funnel analysis across user flows.
• Lead opportunity sizing for optimization.
• Build and maintain dashboards for performance tracking.
• Own analytics for defined features.

Skills

SQL

A/B testing and experimentation

Data analysis of large-scale datasets

Communication of insights

Growth or product analytics

Python

R

Job description

Data Scientist – Authentication & Identity (Consumer Tech)

Contract: 12 months with potential extension

Location: Remote (UK)

Working hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

About the Role

• We are hiring a Data Scientist to join a high-impact Authentication Services team within a global consumer technology organization operating at massive scale.
• This role sits at the heart of mobile identity and account access, supporting products used by millions of people worldwide.
• You will work on modernizing authentication and login experiences across multiple consumer applications, helping drive growth through high-quality user experience, experimentation, and data-driven decision making.

This is a collaborative role, working closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct experiment and A/B test analysis to measure the impact of authentication methods
• Perform root cause analysis on drop-offs and issues within authentication funnels
• Deliver funnel analysis across registration, login, and account recovery flows
• Lead opportunity sizing to identify areas for optimization and expansion
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to track performance of authentication levers
• Own analytics for a defined set of features and support delivery against the product roadmap

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong SQL skills (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on experience with A/B testing and experimentation platforms
• Experience analyzing large-scale datasets and complex consumer funnels
• Ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Proven background in growth or product analytics
• Python or R experience preferred

Experience level: 4–7 years

Background: Consumer tech / consumer apps strongly preferred

What Makes This Role Compelling

• Work across multiple consumer apps within a single ecosystem
• Solve real-world problems at global scale
• High visibility work influencing products used by millions of users
• Opportunity to shape critical identity and authentication experiences