Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is pivotal in leveraging data to drive business insights and develop predictive models that shape our product strategy. You will work on challenging projects, from data exploration and feature engineering to model development and deployment, collaborating with a diverse team of data professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking data-driven initiatives and influence the direction of a growing company, working remotely from anywhere in the UK and contributing to our client's ambition in Glasgow .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy advanced machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights within large datasets.
• Design and implement feature engineering pipelines to optimize model performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate algorithms and methodologies for various predictive modeling tasks.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, with a significant focus on machine learning .
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, data mining, and data visualization techniques.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions and deliver impactful results.

Benefits

• An industry-leading salary and potential for stock options.
• Fully remote working environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment focused on innovation.