Senior Data Scientist — AI-Driven Product Leader & Mentor

Codat; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data platform in the City of London is seeking a Senior Data Scientist. This role requires deep expertise in data science techniques and tools, with a focus on driving technical excellence and mentoring team members. Candidates should have strong Python and SQL skills, along with experience in MLOps. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and influence product strategy. This role is integral to the team's success and values collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Broad and deep understanding of data science techniques including ML and AI.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and its data science ecosystem.
• Advanced SQL expertise for data manipulation and optimization.
• Proven experience in owning the production model lifecycle.
• Strong in designing and utilizing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Exceptional ability to explain data science concepts to various stakeholders.
• Understanding of data protection and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical excellence and mentor team members.
• Develop empathy for clients' data needs to inform product strategy.
• Identify and prototype opportunities for AI/ML in products.
• Champion AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Manage large-scale projects from discovery to production.
• Balance speed and quality in deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Data science techniques

Python

SQL

MLOps

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

scikit-learn

pandas

Databricks

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A leading financial data platform in the City of London is seeking a Senior Data Scientist. This role requires deep expertise in data science techniques and tools, with a focus on driving technical excellence and mentoring team members. Candidates should have strong Python and SQL skills, along with experience in MLOps. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and influence product strategy. This role is integral to the team's success and values collaborative problem-solving.