Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Data Scientist - Up to £150k

Oliver Bernard
Newcastle upon Tyne
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist (Optimisation)

Data Scientist - Tax & Legal

Data Scientist - Up to £150k - Python, SQL, Azure, Databricks

Pays £50k-£150k

5-days a week in Newcastle

2.1 minimum from a Russell Group University


Data Scientist - Up to £150k - Python, SQL, Azure, Databricks


A key client of OB, who are a pioneering venture, providing the financial and investment markets with technology consulting services are looking to hire a experienced Data Scientists to their best in class engineering team.


This is an incredibly exciting time to join a venture backed by two industry leaders in their respective field, and will come with a great opportunity to work on greenfield projects with the latest technologies in a tech focused environment.


Culture is a key aspect for this client. They're looking for exceptional talent with the ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders, the ability to problem solve, as well as being highly motivated with the desire to push themselves to innovate and deal with complex problems and solutions.


You can have an impact from day one – our client empower and trust our people to leverage their skillsets whilst working on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends.


You'll be able to deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer

whilst learning from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work.


You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of technical products and projects – my clients teams actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure as you'll be working on challenging current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation.


Data Scientist - Up to £150k - Python, SQL, Azure, Databricks


Key Skills and Experience:


  • Very strong academic background (2.1 minimum from a Russell Group University) in Computer Science or related field and 3 A's at A-Level or equivalent qualifications
  • Commercial experience working in Data Science or a related field
  • Strong proficiency with Python and SQL
  • Knowledge of Azure and Databricks
  • Experienced working in Financial Services (not essential but a big bonus)


This role is based in Newcastle City Centre with candidates required to be in the office 5-days a week and the successful candidate can expect a salary of £50k-£150k depending on your skills and experience. To be considered you must be UK based as sponsorship is sadly unavailable.


Data Scientist - Up to £150k - Python, SQL, Azure, Databricks

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Machine Learning Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK machine learning hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise shipped ML/LLM features, robust evaluation, observability, safety/governance, cost control and measurable business impact. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for ML engineers, applied scientists, LLM application engineers, ML platform/MLOps engineers and AI product managers. Who this is for: ML engineers, applied ML/LLM engineers, LLM/retrieval engineers, ML platform/MLOps/SRE, data scientists transitioning to production ML, AI product managers & tech‑lead candidates targeting roles in the UK.

Jobs

Why Machine Learning Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Machine learning (ML) has moved from research labs into mainstream UK businesses. From healthcare diagnostics to fraud detection, autonomous vehicles to recommendation engines, ML underpins critical services and consumer experiences. But the skillset required of today’s machine learning professionals is no longer purely technical. Employers increasingly seek multidisciplinary expertise: not only coding, algorithms & statistics, but also knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This article explores why UK machine learning careers are becoming more multidisciplinary, how these fields intersect with ML roles, and what both job-seekers & employers need to understand to succeed in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jobs

Machine Learning Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Machine Learning Department

Machine learning is now central to many advanced data-driven products and services across the UK. Whether you work in finance, healthcare, retail, autonomous vehicles, recommendation systems, robotics, or consumer applications, there’s a need for dedicated machine learning teams that can deliver models into production, maintain them, keep them secure, efficient, fair, and aligned with business objectives. If you’re hiring for or applying to ML roles via MachineLearningJobs.co.uk, this article will help you understand what roles are typically present in a mature machine learning department, how they collaborate through project lifecycles, what skills and qualifications UK employers look for, what the career paths and salaries are, current trends and challenges, and how to build an effective ML team.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.