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