Senior Data Scientist/AI Engineer

Simply Business; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible parental leave

Private medical insurance

Pension match up to 5%

Salary-sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Simply Business is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to integrate AI and Data Science into their core operations. You will collaborate with teams to develop and deploy models, bridging Data Science and MLOps to deliver business value.

This role demands 5+ years of experience, particularly in real-time deployment and Generative AI. The company promotes a hybrid working model and offers comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and competitive salaries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer.
• Experience in building Data Science products.
• Extensive experience with real-time deployment.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maximize value of ML and AI models.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of models.
• Help shape AI strategy.

Skills

Data Science

MLOps

Python

Machine Learning (ML)

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Generative AI

Tools

MLflow

DBX

Job description

Who Are We? We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.

Job Category Technology

Position Type Permanent

Target Openings 1

What Is the Opportunity?

At Simply Business, we’re putting AI and Data Science at the very heart of what we do. We need an experienced, pragmatic Staff Data Scientist to unify our technical vision and deliver real‑world value quickly. You will bridge Data Science and MLOps, working on a broad range of techniques from LLMs to classic regression and shaping our long‑term AI strategy.

As One Of Our Staff Data Scientists, You’ll

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to build, test, and maximise the value of models ranging from LLMs to propensity and classification.
• Contribute to the end‑to‑end development and deployment of ML and AI models to prove and deliver tangible commercial value.
• Act as a technical bridge between Data Science and MLOps, embedding best practice deployment techniques across the team.
• Take hands‑on ownership of big projects, working with a large, event‑based data set.
• Research, advise, and deploy models from day one in a high‑paced, agile environment.
• Help shape our AI strategy, ensuring we continue to leverage GenAI for maximum impact.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• An experienced practitioner: 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or ML Engineer, covering both classic ML and Generative AI.
• A proven builder: You’ve successfully created multiple Data Science products that have moved the needle.
• A deployment expert: You have extensive experience with Databricks, AWS, or GCP – real‑time deployment experience is a must.
• Technically proficient: You possess strong Python skills and a proven aptitude for experimentation tools like MLflow or DBX for A/B testing.
• Pragmatic and collaborative: You enjoy working in a bridge role, sharing expertise to help others deliver faster.
• Informed and refreshing: You do your homework, share expertise, and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo to remove complexity.

Benefits Of Working At Simply Business

• Great work‑life balance with manageable workloads and flexibility to work hybrid.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy five more days.
• Flexible parental leave: six months full pay for the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay for the secondary caregiver.
• Life event leave: extra days every two years for major personal milestones; long‑serving employees receive a two‑week paid sabbatical after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Private medical insurance through BUPA covering pre‑existing conditions and a health cash plan for everyday expenses.
• Competitive salary based on experience and market, plus potential annual bonus.
• Access to personal development tools and a dedicated learning platform, plus mental health support with counselling access.
• Pension match of up to five percent and a tax‑free sum of four times the basic salary under a life assurance policy, with the option to increase to ten times through flexible benefits.
• Salary‑sacrifice car scheme for a fully insured, maintained car.
• Allocated flexible benefits for critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or gym membership.

Employment Practices

Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates. We treat colleagues with respect and dignity and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of employment.