Senior Data Scientist - Platform Integrity

Principle; Greater London; Remote; GBP 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their team and tackle high-impact projects that shape user experiences and ensure platform integrity. This fully remote role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant data-driven initiatives over a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data science, particularly with SQL and Python/R, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and making a real impact with data, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user behaviour to differentiate good vs bad actors.
• Design experiments to optimise user journeys and enhance security.

Skills

SQL expertise

Python/R proficiency

Experimentation and product analytics

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Data Scientist - Platform Integrity

This range is provided by Principle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Annual Salary: £115K - £129K per year

Remote (UK-based only)

We’re hiring a Data Scientist to tackle high-impact projects shaping user experiences and platform integrity. This is a 12-month contract, fully remote within the UK, and we need someone who can hit the ground running.

What we need from you:

• SQL expertise – You’ll work with large datasets and extract insights.
• Python/R proficiency – Build models, analyse data, and design experiments.
• Experimentation and product analytics experience – Drive decisions through data.
• Strong communication skills – Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence strategy.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

What you’ll do:

• Analyse user behaviour to differentiate good vs bad actors.
• Design experiments to optimise user journeys and enhance security.
• Partner with teams to define metrics, set goals, and measure success.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Brings a product mindset and thrives in fast-paced environments.

This is your chance to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems with data, let’s chat!

Drop me a message or hit apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Analyst, and Product Management

Industries

Data Infrastructure and Analytics, IT System Data Services, and Internet Marketplace Platforms