Senior Data Scientist

Develop; London; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to enhance their data analytics capabilities. This role involves designing cloud-based tools, analyzing complex datasets, and utilizing Machine Learning for decision-making support. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience, a strong academic background in mathematics or statistics, and the ability to mentor junior colleagues while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in data science roles.
• Strong academic foundation.
• Experience mentoring or leading data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-based data analytics tools.
• Work on large-scale geospatial datasets.
• Apply Machine Learning and AI techniques to data analysis problems.

Skills

Python

SQL

Tableau

Machine Learning

AI Techniques

Education

Mathematics

Statistics

Computer Science

Job description

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Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid 3 days/week in London (Victoria) - £110k - Must be security clearable

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our clients team who will be reposrting to the Data Delivery Lead. You will be responsible for analysing and interpreting data from a variety of sources to support their clients decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-based data analytics tools, not just consume them
• Work on large-scale geospatial datasets and complex structured/unstructured data
• Apply Machine Learning and AI techniques creatively to intelligence and analysis problems
• Collaborate across disciplines: work closely with engineers, intelligence analysts, and non-technical stakeholders
• Take ownership of delivery aspects alongside the software engineering lead
• Provide technical mentorship to a junior but eager data science team
• Python (strong requirement)
• SQL and/or Tableau for analytics and data visualisation
• Strong grasp of software development principles and how analytics tools integrate with backend systems
• Broad data science experience, ideally including big data and geospatial analysis
• Creativity and lateral thinking in model design and data use

Ideal Background

• 6-7 years of experience in data science roles
• Strong academic foundation - especially in mathematics, statistics, or computer science
• Past involvement in building and delivering data products, not just conducting analysis
• Experience mentoring or leading data scientists is a big plus
• Curious, impactful, and comfortable interacting across technical and non-technical audiences

Why This Role Now?

• Team capacity is growing rapidly, have a signficant need for a senior voice to raise delivery and technical standards
• Opportunity to shape the direction of data science
• Exposure to highly sophisticated government and defence clients
• Chance to work with a highly experienced leadership team, including CTO and Data Delivery Lead
• Blend of technical influence and domain impact which is ideal for someone interested in intelligence, defence, or public-sector data use