Senior Data Scientist
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires experienced Senior Data Scientists to be based at their client’s office in Coventry, UK.
This is a hybrid role – you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Coventry office 3 days per week .
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asap
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
The purpose of the job is to enhance the intelligence capability of the organisation to make insights driven decisions by organising, analysing, modelling, interpreting complex data sets and building data products through the innovative use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quickly grasp complex business problems and understand how to leverage data and apply Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support in solving the required challenge
- Lead the design and delivery of complex data science projects from ideation through to deployment, monitoring and support
- Develop and deploy sophisticated machine learning, statistical and AI models using scalable cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., Microsoft Azure Machine Learning (ML), Databricks)
- Ensure models are explainable, ethical, and aligned with regulatory and business standards
- Own the full lifecycle of models, including monitoring, retraining, and performance optimisation
- Establish and enforce best practices for model governance, versioning and documentation
- Collaborate with data engineers to design robust, scalable data pipelines and ensure data quality and availability
- Lead code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute to team capability development
- Manage project timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced agile environment
Key Requirements:
- BSc minimum, MSc or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence) strongly preferred
- 3-5+ years of professional experience in data science or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions
- Deep understanding of CRISP-DM, ML Ops, Agile delivery, and ITIL or similar service management frameworks
- Recognised as a “Thought Leader” in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with software engineering practices such as modular design, testing, and CI/CD
- Deep expertise in a wide range of ML techniques (e.g., ensemble methods, NLP, time-series forecasting, deep learning); familiarity with model interpretability and fairness tools
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure architecture (Azure ML, Azure Synapse), and containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Advanced knowledge of statistical modelling, causal inference, and experimental design (e.g., A/B testing)
- Ability to craft compelling data narratives using Power BI
- Familiarity with ML flow, or similar tools for model tracking and reproducibility
- Understanding of the water industry (Nice to have)
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders.
- Grow your career, while being exposed to new technologies
- Lead projects and inspire both colleagues and stakeholders
- Mentor junior employees using your expertise
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