Machine Learning Scientist

Fruition IT
London
1 year ago
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Machine Learning Scientist

6 Month Contract

UK / London - Remote

An unique opportunity for an experienced Machine Learning Scientist to join a market-leading fintech and help shape customer experience with cutting-end ML models

The Machine Learning Scientist will jump in and work across the full end-to-end lifecycle to create and deploy innovative ML solutions. The Machine Learning Scientist will join a growing product-focused, cross-functional team working on key projects within a customer facing application.

Reporting into the Engineering Director, the Machine Learning Scientist will primarily work on NLP and text-based models, alongside advanced classification techniques and demand forecasting. Collaborating closely with both product and engineering teams, the Machine Learning Scientist will execute well-defined tasks that drive real impact.

Machine Learning Scientist - Key Requirements:

Strong experience in Python and SQLEnd-to-end machine learning experience, with a strong focus on modeling and some exposure to deploymentsSkilled in NLP and text-based models.Experience working in product-driven organisations and cross-functional teams.Experience coding in Java and/or Golang will be advantageous, but not essential

This is a hands-on role where you'll come in, execute, and make a real impact on customer focused features. If you're ready to tackle some key ML projects, we'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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