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Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid 3 days/week in London (Victoria) - £110k - Must be security clearable

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our clients team who will be reposrting to the Data Delivery Lead. You will be responsible for analysing and interpreting data from a variety of sources to support their clients decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build cloud-based data analytics tools, not just consume them Work on large-scale geospatial datasets and complex structured/unstructured data Apply Machine Learning and AI techniques 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 Provide technical mentorship to a junior but eager data science team

Tech & Skills Requirements

Python (strong requirement) SQL and/or Tableau for analytics and data visualisation Strong grasp of software development principles and how analytics tools integrate with backend systems Broad data science experience, ideally including big data and geospatial 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-curious candidates encouraged

Why This Role Now?

Team capacity is growing rapidly, have a signficant need for a senior voice to raise delivery and technical standards Opportunity to shape the direction of data science Exposure to highly sophisticated government and defence clients Chance to work with a highly experienced leadership team, including CTO and Data Delivery Lead Blend of technical influence and domain impact which is ideal for someone interested in intelligence, defence, or public-sector data use

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