Senior Data Scientist
Location: Hybrid – 3 days/week in London (Victoria)
Salary: ~£110k (flexible depending on experience) can go higher or lower
Clearance: Not required upfront but must be clearable
Team: Reporting to the Software Team Lead, acts as de facto #2 in a growing data science team
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, need for a senior voice to raise delivery and technical standards
* Opportunity to shape the direction of data science at Prevail
* Exposure to highly sophisticated government and defence clients
* Chance to work with a highly experienced leadership team, including Damien (CTO) and Ali (Data Delivery Lead)
* Blend of technical influence and domain impact—ideal for someone interested in intelligence, defence, or public-sector data use
Interview Process
* Technical screening – presentation of a past project
* Final interview – in-person with Damien and Ali
* Offer