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Location: Hybrid (London-based office)
Salary: Competitive + 10% Bonus + 27% Civil Service Pension

This is a fantastic opportunity to join at the start of a major data transformation journey, as we move to the cloud with Microsoft Azure, Fabric, and Synapse technologies. We are investing in cutting-edge Cloud and AI-driven analytics, making this an exciting time to be part of our data science team.

If you’re a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in predictive modelling, segmentation, and data automation, and you're excited about shaping the future of data in a cloud-first environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize automated reporting pipelines, ensuring high performance and quality assurance.

  • Build and deploy predictive models, enhancing customer behaviour forecasting and operational insights.

  • Maintain and further develop pricing analytics models and web applications for internal stakeholders.

  • Drive segmentation modelling projects, improving customer targeting and personalization strategies.

  • Develop and refine data pipelines and ETL processes, enabling efficient data integration into Azure Synapse & Fabric.

  • Play a key role in cloud migration projects, supporting the organization’s transition to Azure-based analytics.

  • Lead data discovery projects to onboard and analyze new data sources, helping shape our future data landscape.

  • Champion coding best practices, version control, and testing within the data science team.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with business goals.

    What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience in machine learning, statistical methods, and predictive modelling.

  • Expertise in programming with Python or R, including optimization, modularization, and best practices.

  • Hands-on experience with SQL and working with relational databases, data lakes, and cloud platforms.

  • Exposure to Azure Data Services, Fabric, Synapse, or related cloud technologies is highly desirable.

  • Proven ability to create interactive data visualizations using tools like Plotly/Dash, Shiny, Tableau, or Power BI.

  • Experience in developing web applications for data insights using JavaScript, CSS, or similar frameworks is a plus.

  • Knowledge of Generative AI and experience using LLMs in data workflows.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex findings into actionable insights.

  • Degree in a numerate or statistical discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, etc.).

    Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an exciting data transformation programme, helping shape a cloud-first analytics ecosystem.

  • Work with leading-edge cloud and data science technologies, including Azure, Fabric, and Synapse.

  • Competitive salary + 10% discretionary bonus.

  • Exceptional pension benefits with a 27% Civil Service pension scheme.

  • Hybrid working model with flexibility.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external data partners.

  • Excellent career development opportunities with continuous learning and leadership potential.

    This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in driving AI and cloud-based analytics innovation. If you’re passionate about data science, cloud transformation, and predictive modelling, we’d love to hear from you!

    Apply today and be part of our exciting data journey

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