Data Scientist — ML, Dashboards & Real Business Impact

Matalan; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 20%

Wellbeing support

Pension Scheme

Career development

Job summary

Matalan in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business performance. You’ll use statistical methods, machine learning, and data visualization tools to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.

You’ll work with engineers and stakeholders, build and deploy predictive models using ML, and develop AI/ML tools on cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Background in a numerate discipline with experience delivering data science solutions.
• Hands-on experience applying forecasting, statistical, and machine learning techniques to solve business problems.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R, plus solid SQL skills.
• Experience across the full data science project lifecycle—from development to deployment and maintenance of models.
• Confidence with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and prepare data from multiple sources to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to uncover insights and trends.
• Build and deploy predictive models using machine learning methods.
• Visualise data through clear, engaging dashboards and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to deliver impactful projects.
• Develop and enhance AI/ML tools, including Google Vertex AI and Azure ML.
• Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in data science.

Skills

Python

SQL

Forecasting

Machine learning

Data visualization

Cloud platforms

Education

Numerate discipline

Tools

Google Vertex AI

Azure ML

AWS SageMaker

Job description

Matalan in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business performance. You’ll use statistical methods, machine learning, and data visualization tools to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.

You’ll work with engineers and stakeholders, build and deploy predictive models using ML, and develop AI/ML tools on cloud platforms.