Lead Data Scientist

Uneek Global; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-driven company in the UK is seeking a Senior / Lead Data Scientist to drive impactful data projects. This hands-on role involves leading the data science lifecycle and mentoring junior team members while collaborating closely with engineering and product teams. Key responsibilities include deploying machine learning models and contributing to best practices in a flexible remote environment. The successful candidate will possess strong skills in Python and machine learning, aiming to influence the business significantly.

Benefits

High-impact role

Remote working

Great benefits package

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data science with a focus on machine learning.
• Proven ability to build and maintain machine learning models.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end data science lifecycle.
• Build, deploy, and maintain production models.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams.
• Lead experimentation and model evaluation.
• Mentor Junior Data Scientists.

Skills

Strong commercial experience as a Data Scientist

Advanced Python skills

Experience working with Azure

Solid grounding in machine learning

Ability to communicate with stakeholders

Experience with Computer Vision projects

Job description

Senior / Lead Data Scientist

Remote - UK

£70,000-£90,000

We’re looking for a Senior / Lead Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, AI-driven product company. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership, working closely with engineering and product to build and deploy machine learning models that directly impact the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end data science lifecycle (from problem definition to monitoring)
• Build, deploy, and maintain machine learning models in production, including Computer Vision applications
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering on data-driven solutions
• Lead experimentation, optimisation, and model evaluation
• Contribute to technical direction and best practices
• Mentor Junior Data Scientists

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Scientist
• Advanced Python skills
• Experience working with Azure
• Solid grounding in machine learning, statistics, and data modelling
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with Computer Vision projects

Why Apply?

• High-impact role with real ownership
• Remote working
• Great benefits package!

If you’re an experienced Data Scientist looking for a senior or lead‑level role with genuine influence, this could be a great fit.