At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-impact analytics projects and turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Company: Optima Partners, a fast-growing AI and data consultancy based in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of analytics in a rapidly expanding company.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by solving real-world problems with advanced analytics and AI.
- Qualifications: 3-7 years of data science experience, strong skills in Python/R, SQL, and cloud platforms.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
At Optima Partners, we connect business context, advanced analytics and engineering rigour to help organisations solve their most complex challenges and deliver measurable outcomes at speed. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Optima is an AI and data consultancy specialising in transformation across Financial Services & Insurance, Energy, Telecoms and Life Sciences. Backed by significant recent investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP), we are entering an exciting new phase of growth. This funding accelerates our UK expansion, strengthens our service and innovation propositions and enables further investment in our people, technology and client delivery capabilities.
Are you a client‑focused Data Scientist who enjoys turning complex data into clear actionable insights? At Optima Partners we’re looking for a Data Scientist to help our clients solve real‑world problems using advanced analytics, machine learning and AI. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work end‑to‑end from discovery through to delivery, shaping solutions that are practical, scalable and aligned to business goals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the delivery of high‑impact analytics and data science solutions for our clients
- Applying advanced techniques including machine learning, statistical modelling, NLP
- Owning client engagements and communicating insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
- Collaborating closely with consultants, engineers and analysts across Optima
- Helping evolve Optima Partners’ analytics and AI capability
What we’re looking for:
- 3–7 years’ experience in data science within consultancy or a commercial environment
- Strong skills in Python and/or R, SQL and cloud analytics platforms
- Experience with supervised & unsupervised learning, time‑series modelling and NLP
- Familiarity with deep learning and generative AI (LLMs)
- Experience building dashboards in Power BI, Tableau or similar
- A delivery‑focused mindset with strong stakeholder and communication skills
Apply for this role to take real ownership of high‑impact client work, grow your data science career in a fast‑scaling consultancy and shape practical analytics solutions that genuinely make a difference.
Data Scientist employer: Optima Partners
At Optima Partners, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Edinburgh. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in training and development, ensuring that our Data Scientists not only tackle complex challenges but also advance their careers in a rapidly expanding consultancy. With a focus on meaningful client engagements and cutting-edge technology, we offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of the UK's most dynamic cities.
