Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cognibox

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deploy machine learning models to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to creating safer workplaces globally.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, health plans, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a supportive, inclusive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by using data science to protect people and the planet.
  • Qualifications: Degree in data science or related field; experience with Python, SQL, and ML frameworks.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

Building innovative solutions; enabling safer workplaces for everyone. We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. We take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. Keeping our network of hiring clients, suppliers, and contractors compliant with the standards that matter most, from health and safety and sustainability to ethical behaviour by building best in class solutions.

Veriforce is seeking a data scientist with hands‑on experience building models to power workflows for business applications and internal processes. You will join a growing team of talented data modeling, data engineering, AI engineers, and DevOps engineers, to expand our platforms to integrate with LLMs, MCPS, APIs, and enterprise data. Your work will help shape the way our clients and contractors get to work faster, stay compliant, and come home safely every day.

What that means day to day:

  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for risk scoring, compliance prediction, churn analysis, and contractor performance analytics.
  • Build and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) based solutions for text data insights, anomaly detection, and automated compliance checks.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate models into production systems hosted on AWS and Azure.
  • Utilize Microsoft Fabric for data ingestion, transformation, and feature engineering.
  • Implement best practices for model monitoring, retraining, and performance optimization.
  • Participate as an integral member of a cross‑functional team using agile methodologies.
  • Work in an Agile‑based SDLC that embraces the principles of transparency, cooperation, decomposing work, and rapid iteration.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies in AI/ML, predictive analytics, and supply chain risk management.
  • Ability to communicate with non‑engineers about how technology is solving business needs, including demonstrating features for feedback.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields.
  • Experience: Proven experience with Python, SQL, and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jupyter Notebooks).
  • Familiarity with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Lambda) and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Strong understanding of predictive modeling, NLP, and LLM architectures.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to translate business requirements into technical output and relay outcomes back to the appropriate audience.

What you'll get in return:

We have a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer.

  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Generous annual leave
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
  • Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Life Assurance – 3X base salary
  • Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
  • LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Bring Your Whole Self to Work. We are proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

Data Scientist employer: Cognibox

Veriforce is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and employee well-being, offering a hybrid workplace policy that fosters collaboration while allowing flexibility. With a strong commitment to personal health and development, employees benefit from generous leave, enhanced parental support, and access to continuous learning opportunities. The inclusive work culture encourages diversity and empowers team members to bring their whole selves to work, making it a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of data science.

Cognibox

Contact Details:

Cognibox Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Data Scientist

Machine Learning
Python
SQL
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Jupyter Notebooks
AWS Services