Senior Data Scientist (MLOps, AWS, Python) – Retail – Hybrid

Full-Time Home office (partial)

Senior Data Scientist (MLOps, AWS, Python) – FMCG/Retail – London/Hybrid
Day rate: £700 – £900 (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Start: Now

My new client is looking for a Senior or Principal Data Scientist with strong experience in machine learning, statistical modelling, and production-level ML systems. Must have experience building and shipping production-level ML pipelines in some cloud platform and writing production level code, working closely with Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy ML models and statistical analyses, including time series forecasting, clustering, and econometrics
Design and implement production-grade ML pipelines using modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Write clean, maintainable Python code and performant SQL for data wrangling, analysis, and model deployment
Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to scale models and insights into production environments
Take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior team members, and influence data science best practices

Requirements:

5+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong portfolio of real-world projects
Expertise in machine learning and statistical modelling techniques (time series, clustering, econometrics preferred)
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Comfortable working in engineering-focused teams and writing production-level code

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2504-352730

Salary: £700 – £900 per day

Salary per: day

Job Duration: 6 months

Job Start Date: ASAP

Job Industries: Data

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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Senior Data Scientist (MLOps, AWS, Python) – Retail – Hybrid employer: Salt Digital Recruitment

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Senior Data Scientist will be recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members while working on cutting-edge projects in the heart of London, all within a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive day rates and the chance to make a significant impact in the fast-paced retail sector, leveraging your skills in machine learning and cloud technologies.