Data Scientist - ML & Analytics Specialist (Hybrid)

Solas IT Recruitment; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a Data Scientist in Maidenhead with hybrid work options. The role focuses on turning complex datasets into actionable insights and building ML solutions to solve business problems.

You will manage the lifecycle from data exploration to experimentation and deployment, using Python and SQL, with exposure to AI tools like Claude Code. The ideal candidate brings experience in data science techniques, strong programming skills, and a quantitative degree.

Qualifications

• Commercial or academic experience applying data science, statistical or machine learning techniques to real-world problems.
• Strong programming ability using Python, with R experience considered an advantage.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience analysing and interpreting large or complex datasets.
• Knowledge of machine learning and predictive modelling techniques.
• Experience designing experiments, testing hypotheses or carrying out A/B testing.
• Understanding of data visualization and presenting analytical findings clearly.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, ideally alongside an understanding of agentic AI.
• A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or another relevant quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Exploring complex datasets to uncover patterns, trends and commercially useful insights.
• Designing, building and improving machine learning and predictive models.
• Using statistical analysis and experimentation to test ideas and measure outcomes.
• Developing data preparation processes and supporting ETL/data processing workflows.
• Working alongside Data Engineers to improve the reliability, accessibility and quality of data.
• Creating automated testing around analytical processes, data workflows and models.
• Contributing to technical discussions and helping shape the design of new solutions.
• Developing an understanding of the relevant business domain to identify new modelling opportunities and useful features.
• Communicating results and recommendations clearly to both technical stakeholders and wider business teams.

Skills

Data science

Python

SQL

Machine learning

A/B testing

Data visualization

AI tools

Agentic AI

Education

Data Science/Statistics/Mathematics degree

Tools

Claude Code

AWS

Job description

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a Data Scientist in Maidenhead with hybrid work options. The role focuses on turning complex datasets into actionable insights and building ML solutions to solve business problems.

You will manage the lifecycle from data exploration to experimentation and deployment, using Python and SQL, with exposure to AI tools like Claude Code. The ideal candidate brings experience in data science techniques, strong programming skills, and a quantitative degree.