Salary: £119,160 - 132,960 per year Requirements: BSc minimum in a STEM discipline; MSc or PhD strongly preferred 3-5 years professional experience in data science with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions Strong understanding of CRISP-DM, MLOps, Agile delivery and ITIL or similar frameworks Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL, with sound software engineering practices (modular design, testing, CI/CD) Deep expertise across machine learning techniques (ensemble methods, NLP, time-series forecasting, deep learning) and familiarity with model interpretability and fairness tools Strong experience with Microsoft Azure architecture (Azure ML, Azure Synapse) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Advanced statistical modelling, causal inference and experimental design (e.g. A/B testing) Ability to communicate insights effectively through compelling data storytelling, including Power BI Experience with MLflow or similar tools for model tracking and reproducibility Responsibilities: Quickly grasp complex business challenges and identify how data, AI and ML can be leveraged to address them Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data science projects from ideation through to deployment, monitoring and support Develop and deploy advanced machine learning, statistical and AI models using scalable cloud platforms (e.g. Azure Machine Learning, Databricks) Ensure models are explainable, ethical and aligned with regulatory and business standards Own the full model lifecycle, including monitoring, retraining and performance optimisation Establish and enforce best practices for model governance, version control and documentation Collaborate with data engineers to design scalable data pipelines and ensure data quality and availability Lead code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team capability development Manage timelines, risks and dependencies to ensure high-quality delivery Technologies: AI Azure CI/CD Cloud Databricks Docker Support ITIL Kubernetes Machine Learning Power BI Python SQL More: We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance our intelligence capability, enabling insight-driven decision making through the analysis, modelling and interpretation of complex data sets. We offer a hybrid working environment based in Coventry, UK, with opportunities to work with innovative AI and Machine Learning techniques that deliver measurable business impact. You will be part of a fast-paced, agile team focused on delivering significant outcomes within our organization. last updated 9 week of 2026