Senior Data Scientist (MLOps, AWS, Python) - Retail - Hybrid
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London, London
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
£700–£900 Per Day
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Science, Econometrics, Forecasting, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), IR (Infrared), Machine Learning, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Retail, SQL (Structured Query Language), Statistical Modeling, Statistics
LOCATION
London, London
POSTED
Today
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
About the Company
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Salt
Dedicated solely to digital, we are a specialist recruiter with unparalleled sector knowledge and a proven track record in meeting and exceeding even the most challenging client briefs.
We understand that at every level of an organisation, it is the quality of the people that drives success, and we are dedicated to ensure that our clients hire only the best. We have an unrivalled network of candidates across every vertical specialism within digital.
We speak to hundreds of digital specialists every week and our consultants have relationships with some of the sector's best talent that span more than a decade.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
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https://www.welovesalt.com/