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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