Data Scientist - Optimisation

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Data Scientist - Optimisation
6 Months
Hybrid - 3 days per week on site at Heathrow
£Market rate (Inside IR35)

Role Purpose
This role is responsible for developing industrialised optimisation and machine learning models as part of a full-stack product squad delivering operations decision-support software.

Please note - The ideal candidate MUST HAVE strong experience with Optimisation

Scope
As a key member of a product squad, reporting to the Lead Product Data Scientist, the Data Scientist will:
Develop data pipelines, machine learning models, and optimisation models
Own modelling and robust feature implementation
Ensure seamless integration into the technical stack and business processes

Accountabilities
The Data Scientist is accountable for the full value chain of building industrialised data-science software products, including:
Business problem understanding
Analysis and visualisation
Prototyping ML and optimisation models in Python
Production-grade software development
Data pipelines and orchestration
CI/CD, testing, logging, and robustness
Stakeholder engagement and roadmap contribution
Agile ways of working

Core Traits
Systems thinking
Detail-oriented with big-picture awareness
Curious, proactive, resilient
Data-driven and pragmatic
Collaborative technologist

Skills and Capabilities
Machine learning, optimisation, and operations research
Fluent Python; strong DS/ML libraries
Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
CI/CD, orchestration, containerisation
Strong SQL and data engineering skills
Excellent communication and analytical ability

Qualifications and Experience
Strong experience with production ML/optimisation experience
Experience with industrialised software products preferred

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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