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A growing business in the retail / e-commerce space are looking for a Data Scientist to spearhead the use of Data Science techniques across the business, helping to drive improved business outcomes. This role is home-based, with travel to their office near Newcastle upon Tyne once per month to socialise with your team (expenses-paid).

This is a new role, where you will be the company's sole Data Scientist as part of a small and growing data team, reporting directly into the Head of Data and AI.

The core of the role will be developing and deploying Machine Learning models, which will be integrated into various platforms including their website, to allow for better customer personalisation and product recommendations etc.

You will also implement ML Ops, will leverage AI tools such as Copilot to improve efficiency, and will work closely with the Data Engineers to ensure the successful integration and scaling of your solutions within their data infrastructure.

They work on an AWS tech stack, but are open to seeing candidates from Azure backgrounds too, as long as you have experience leveraging Databricks as this is a core part of their tech stack.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Data Scientist to make a tangible impact to a business who are really investing in their data capabilities!

Requirements

Experience developing and deploying machine learning models
Skills in Python, SQL and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or scikit-learn
Hands-on experience with Databricks (either on AWS or Azure)
Understanding of ML Ops principles is beneficial
Confident working independently and a can-do attitude Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days over time)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave policy

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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