Senior Data Scientist - Outside IR35

SR2
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 143K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Python
Machine Learning
Neo4j
SQL Databases
Model Validation
Devsecops

Job description

  • Build and enhance entity resolution models using Splink
  • Apply statistical and machine learning methods to improve match confidence and reduce false positives/negatives
  • Design scalable architectures for linking records across large, diverse data sources
  • Work closely with engineering teams to productionise solutions into operational environments
  • Validate models and document methodologies for auditability and ongoing optimisation
  • Contribute to delivery plans, stakeholder updates, and best-practice guidance within the project

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years' experience in data science or a closely related field
  • Strong knowledge of financial services and/or regulatory data challenges
  • Deep expertise in entity resolution (probabilistic and deterministic approaches)
  • Hands-on experience using Splink for record linkage
  • Strong Python and SQL programming skills
  • Comfortable solving problems with incomplete, ambiguous, or noisy data
  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly

Desirable Experience

  • Knowledge of graph-based technologies (Neptune, Neo4j, OpenCypher, etc.)
  • Experience delivering within Agile teams
  • Exposure to cloud deployments and DevSecOps principles

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