Data Scientist – Media - London – up to £90k

Are you a pro at building and deploying ML models? Are you tired of just tinkering with the latest tech without actually making a real impact on business problems? Maybe you'd like to join our team of 50 like‑minded ML scientists and engineers who work with zero red tape to create practical solutions that actually work.

We’re looking for a Data Scientist who has experience developing Machine Learning models, evaluating and choosing the tools and technologies and driving projects.

Who are we?

We’re one of the UK’s largest media companies and we’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our Data Science team who are working on modelling business problems including our next generation of intelligent pricing, marketing, customer engagement tools. Building predictive and personalization models and deploying products at scale.

What should my background look like?

You’ll come from a strong statistical analysis/mathematical background with experience in applying solutions to real world problems. You’ll be able to identify opportunities in data, have experience reviewing code for junior colleagues, worked with Data Engineering, Machine Learning and non‑technical stakeholders. You’ll be comfortable assessing and determining how to optimise processes.

What skills should I have?

• At least 2 years experience in Statistics and Machine Learning
• Experience with Python Machine Learning libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SKLearn etc)
• At least 3 years Python programming experience
• Experience applying models to Big Data
• Familiar with the principles of Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
• Familiar with cloud (We use GCP- but any cloud is fine)
• Ability to translate technical stuff to non‑technical colleagues

What’s on offer?

There’s a generous base salary of up to £90k on offer alongside a generous package which includes up to 15% bonus, up to 10% matched pension contribution, extensive healthcare and wellness programme and flexible working. This position will have flexible/hybrid working but you will be required to attend one of our many offices spread throughout the UK 8 times a month.

How do I find out more?

If you feel this is the role for you or would like to find out more get in touch by clicking the ‘apply now’ button or get in touch with me by the following:

• Call… 02037736498

Please note

You must have full rights to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Financial Services, and Software Development