Data Scientist in Leeds

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Type: Permanent

Location: York or Manchester (UK)

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse business areas, building machine learning and statistical solutions that drive real business value. You'll join a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts using agile methods. As a Data Scientist, you will work closely with stakeholders to deliver models and insights related to pricing, decision-making, policy management, and more. You'll be expected to both build models and communicate their value clearly to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the full data science lifecycle: from problem design to model deployment and monitoring.
• Build production-grade machine learning models and manage their lifecycle (monitoring, retraining, etc.).
• Analyse diverse datasets (internal and 3rd party), applying statistical and machine learning methods.
• Collaborate with pricing teams, data engineers, and business units to deliver value.
• Write high-quality Python code following best practices.
• Continuously research and apply new tools, techniques, and technologies.

Experience with:

Cloud deployment,Neural networks and libraries like TensorFlow, XGBoost, CatBoost, SKlearn, API development, SQL,CI/CD, DevOps, or MLOps pipelines

Experience with:

• Strong hands-on experience or genuine interest in data science and analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest).
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams.
• Understanding of machine learning applications to business problems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with version control and software development practices.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English