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Data Scientist

Bupa
Salford
20 hours ago
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  • Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.* For Australia or New Zealand candidates - Before submitting your application, you should read our to understand how Bupa will use, store and share your information.Data Scientist page is loaded## Data Scientistlocations: London: Salford Quays: Staines-Upon-Thamestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 10, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R1209760Job Description:Data Scientist (Fixed Term Contract)Hybrid working options- ideally 1-2 days per week in officeLocation: London EC2R 7HJ, Salford M50 3SP, Staines TW18 3DZ12 Months Fixed Term ContractSalary range: up to £60K (depending on exp & location)Full time: scheduled 37.5 hours per weekWe make health happenAs part of our ambitious 2027 strategy, you’ll join a growing Data Science team focused on implementing modern data science and MLOps standards while upholding ethical and responsible practices. You will work within a cross-functional team leveraging our new enterprise cloud infrastructure to design and develop products that drive both commercial value and improved customer outcomes.How you’ll help us make health happen* Championing and delivering bespoke solutions to complex business problems to support commercial growth and enhance customer experiences and outcomes.* Leading and supporting end-to-end data science projects, including business case development, solution design, feature engineering, model development, deployment, and MLOps.* Taking ownership of existing ML/AI projects, including ongoing monitoring of model performance, data drift, scoring latency, and continuous optimisation.* Acting as a data evangelist by educating stakeholders on the art of the possible, while actively sharing knowledge and collaborating with data scientists across Bupa’s global businesses.* Working with multi-modal data sources (including structured, unstructured, and semi-structured formats such as electronic health records, clinical notes, imaging data) to extract insights, automate processes, and optimise pipelines through creatively applying AI methodologies.* Committing to continuous professional development, aligning learning with organisational goals and emerging trends in AI and data science.* Ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to the health insurance sector (e.g., GDPR, DPA) as well as proactively aligning Bupa’s Responsible AI Framework.Key Skills / Qualifications Needed for This Role* Applied experience in Data Science within a healthcare, clinical, insurance, or dental setting.* Hands-on experience with SQL and Python, preferably within a cloud environment such as Snowflake, Azure and GCP.* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering end-to-end AI and GenAI projects, including business case development, model building, and deployment.* A solid understanding of machine learning infrastructure and architecture, with the ability to support technical teams in developing scalable ML platforms.* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.* Experience working in an agile environment, preferably with familiarity using Azure DevOps tools such as Boards, Repos, and Pipelines to manage workflows and collaborate effectively.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:• 25 days holiday per year, pro rata to your contract.• Access to a range of services to support your physical and mental wellbeing• Fixed term benefits allowance• Access to our confidential employee assistance programme• Workplace pension• Online discounts covering your everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and more.We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:ITLocations:Angel Court, London, Bupa Place, Staines - Willow House
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