Senior Data Scientist

Eleks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custom software development company in the UK is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the development of an AI-powered chatbot. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Data Science and a strong background in GenAI technologies. Responsibilities include ensuring user experience, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. This position offers a dynamic environment and challenging tasks.

Benefits

Close cooperation with customers

Challenging tasks

Ability to influence project technologies

Team of professionals

Dynamic environment with low bureaucracy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science.
• Experience with GenAI technologies (LLMs, agentic AI, agents, Azure OpenAI API).
• Chatbot experience is a plus.
• Experience with recommender engines/systems is a plus.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an AI-powered chatbot for mobile platforms.
• Ensure high-quality user experience in production-ready solutions.
• Design and optimize conversational flows and personalization features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align chatbot strategy with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists.
• Work closely with cross-functional colleagues in an Agile/Kanban model.

Skills

Data Science

GenAI technologies

Chatbot experience

Recommender engines/systems

Advanced English

Job description

Our Client is Europe’s leading health, sport, and leisure group. The organization operates 116 clubs, including 100 in the UK and additional locations across the Republic of Ireland, mainland Europe, and Asia. With billions in annual turnover, the group offers premium sports facilities, tennis courts, gyms, and wellness programs for its members.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in Data Science

Experience with GenAI technologies (LLMs, agentic AI, agents, Azure OpenAI API)

Chatbot experience is a plus

Experience with recommender engines/systems is a plus

Advanced level of English

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and improvement of an AI-powered chatbot integrated into a membership ecosystem for iOS and Android.
• Ensure scalability, security, and a high-quality user experience in production-ready conversational solutions.
• Design and optimize conversational flows, personalization features, and integration with client documentation systems.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders (Product Owners, Digital Director, consultants) to align chatbot strategy with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists within the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional colleagues (Backend, Mobile, QA, BA, DevOps) in an Agile/Kanban delivery model.

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Ability to influence project technologies
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.