Data Scientist

Role: Data Scientist – Azure ML Ops & Databricks
Location: Wokingham, UK (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Type: Contract (Inside IR35, 6 months)
Rate: Market rates - INSIDE IR35

About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a leading technology-driven transformation project. This role will suit someone who enjoys building scalable ML models and deploying data-driven solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and deploy advanced ML models using Python, Azure ML, and Databricks.
  
  
• Manage and optimise ML Ops pipelines within the Azure ecosystem.
  
  
• Perform deep data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
  
  
• Partner with business and engineering teams to deliver impactful data products.
  
  
• Ensure data quality, governance, and scalable architecture across datasets.
  
  
• Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, ML, and cloud platforms.
  
  What You’ll Need:
  
  
• Strong proficiency in Python for data science and ML.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning, ML Ops, and Databricks.
  
  
• Solid grasp of data modeling, statistics, and large-scale data management.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
  
  
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred