Senior Data Scientist
hace 5 días
Guildford
Senior Data Scientist Hybrid - 1/2 days a week in Guildford Up to £80,000 About the Role Our client is a specialist technology and analytics consultancy delivering advanced data science solutions into complex, mission-critical environments. Working across sectors such as aviation, defence and high-reliability systems, they help organisations turn challenging, data-rich problems into scalable, impactful solutions. They are now looking for a Senior Data Scientist to take a leading role across a portfolio of technically demanding projects. You’ll operate end-to-end - shaping problem definitions, engineering data pipelines, developing advanced models, and ensuring outputs are robust, explainable and deployable in real-world settings. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys technical depth, variety, and ownership, and who is comfortable applying the right techniques to each problem - from statistical analysis through to machine learning and deep learning models. You’ll join a small, high-calibre team that values autonomy, flexibility and technical excellence. The environment combines the rigour of mission-critical work with a modern, product-led mindset — giving you the opportunity to build scalable solutions, launch new capabilities, and see your work make a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities • Translating complex, ambiguous problem statements into clear, actionable data science solutions., • Owning the full data science lifecycle, from data ingestion and feature engineering through to modelling, evaluation and deployment., • Developing statistical, machine learning and deep learning models to support high-impact, real-world decision making., • Working with large, structured and unstructured datasets, combining and enriching multiple data sources., • Collaborating closely with other data scientists, engineers and stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions. Your work will focus on delivering high-value outcomes, including: • Advanced statistical and probabilistic modelling., • Machine learning and deep learning model development., • Building scalable, maintainable analytical pipelines., • Delivering insight and models that perform reliably in complex operational environments. What We’re Looking For • Strong experience in Python and SQL, including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy and scikit-learn., • Experience working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow., • A solid grounding in statistics and probability, with strong mathematical foundations (calculus and linear algebra highly advantageous)., • Experience working across the full data science project lifecycle., • A pragmatic, engineering-minded approach to data science, with a focus on real-world impact., • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in technical, cross-functional teams. If this role looks of interest, please apply below. Please note - this role cannot offer sponsorship.