Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Location:Hybrid – 3 days/week in London (Victoria)

Salary:~£110k (flexible depending on experience) can go higher or lower

Clearance:Not required upfront but must beclearable

Team:Reporting to the Software Team Lead, acts as de facto #2 in a growing data science team

Key Responsibilities

• Design and buildcloud-based data analytics tools, not just consume them
• Work onlarge-scale geospatial datasetsand complex structured/unstructured data
• ApplyMachine LearningandAItechniques 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
• Providetechnical mentorshipto a junior but eager data science team

Tech & Skills Requirements

• Python(strong requirement)
• SQL and/or Tableaufor analytics and data visualisation
• Strong grasp ofsoftware development principlesand how analytics tools integrate with backend systems
• Broad data science experience, ideally including big data andgeospatial 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
• AI/ML-curiouscandidates encouraged

Why This Role Now?

• Team capacity is growing rapidly, need for a senior voice to raise delivery and technical standards
• Opportunity toshape the directionof data science at Prevail
• Exposure tohighly sophisticated government and defence clients
• Chance to work with a highly experienced leadership team, including Damien (CTO) and Ali (Data Delivery Lead)
• Blend oftechnical influence and domain impact—ideal for someone interested in intelligence, defence, or public-sector data use

Interview Process

1. Technical screening – presentation of a past project
2. Final interview – in-person with Damien and Ali
3. Offer