Senior Data Scientist

Datatech Analytics; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lifestyle brand is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead machine learning initiatives and enhance CRM personalization. This role involves developing predictive models and recommendation systems, collaborating with marketing teams, and ensuring scalability of solutions. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in machine learning, particularly in recommendation systems, and is proficient in Python and relevant ML libraries. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine learning and recommendation systems.
• Strong understanding of neural networks and embedding techniques.
• Proficiency in Python with familiar ML libraries.
• Experience with ML Ops including deployment and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of machine learning solutions for CRM personalization.
• Build and optimize recommendation engines using neural networks.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to align with campaign goals.
• Own the full ML lifecycle from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Continuously monitor and improve model performance.

Skills

Machine learning expertise

Experience with recommendation systems

Proficiency in Python

Familiarity with ML libraries

Cloud platforms knowledge

ML Ops experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Dataiku

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist
Location: London - hybrid working (2/3 days in City offices)
Salary: To c£75,000 negotiable DoE

Position Overview

We are super excited to be partnering with one of the largest global lifestyle brands at a pivotal stage in their data journey. As they bring CRM and customer insight capability 'in house' and roll out a new customer data platform, this role will be central to shaping how data science is delivered, working closely with Data Science teams and IT partners to build for the future, not maintain the past.

They are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Data Scientist / Manager to lead personalization efforts within their CRM ecosystem. You'll develop predictive models and recommendation systems that enhance customer engagement across global markets.

The Role

• Lead development of machine learning solutions for CRM personalization.
• Build and optimize recommendation engines using neural networks and deep learnings, incorporating product embeddings and other advanced features to improve relevance and performance.
• Collaborate with CRM and regional marketing teams to align with campaign goals and customer segmentation strategies
• Own the full ML lifecycle-from model design to deployment and monitoring.
• Partner with engineering and data teams to ensure scalable solutions.
• Continuously monitor and improve model performance using data insights and feedback.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in machine learning, particularly in recommendation systems and deep learning architectures.
• Strong understanding of two-tower neural networks, embedding techniques, and ranking models.
• Proficiency in Python with familiarity to ML libraries e.g. pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, tensorflow, pytorch)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and tools like Dataiku.
• Experience with ML Ops, including model deployment, monitoring, and retraining pipelines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, CRM, and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a global or multi-regional context is a plus

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.