Senior Data Scientist – Hybrid (Coventry, UK)
Contract: 12 months | Rate: £510/day (Inside IR35)
Start date: 10 November 2025
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join a leading global technology consultancy, working with one of their key clients in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the organisation’s data intelligence capability and help drive insight-led decision-making through advanced AI and machine learning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver complex data science projects from concept to deployment.
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Build, train, and deploy scalable ML and AI models using cloud-based platforms (e.g. Azure ML, Databricks).
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Collaborate with data engineers to design reliable, high-quality data pipelines.
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Ensure model interpretability, ethical compliance, and strong performance monitoring.
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Lead code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior team members.
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Drive innovation and thought leadership in data science and analytics.
Skills & Experience
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BSc (minimum), MSc or PhD in a STEM field (Data Science, Computer Science, Maths, AI, etc.).
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3–5+ years of professional experience in data science or related field.
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Advanced skills in Python and SQL; familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps frameworks.
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Strong expertise in ML algorithms (NLP, time-series, deep learning, ensemble methods).
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Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure ML, Azure Synapse) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Strong understanding of statistics, experimental design, and data visualization (Power BI).
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Familiarity with MLflow or similar model tracking tools.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Nice to have:
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Knowledge of the water industry or utilities sector
