> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2095648-data-science-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2095648-data-science-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Science Specialist - **Company:** Datasource - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £72,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Pytorch, Scikit Learn, Cybercrime - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.efinancialcareers.com/jobs-United_Kingdom-London-Data_Science_Specialist.id24438410 ## About the Role Introduction Job summary To be considered, you'll need to be a strong hands-on data scientist with solid Python and Scala skills, experience with ML frameworks like scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch, and a good understanding of cyber analytics and network threat detection. You'll be joining a specialist security team that handles thousands of cyber threats every day, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field on rare, high-impact projects that you simply won't find elsewhere. The team is agile, technically ambitious, and working across multiple projects simultaneously - there's real variety here, and real opportunity to shape the direction of the data science capability from the ground up. You should also be comfortable leading and mentoring others, identifying new opportunities to apply data science, and engaging at a strategic level across the wider organisation. Key responsibilities * Drive exploitation of data across critical customer platforms to deliver real-world outcomes. * Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and AI professionals across multiple projects. * Coordinate development and implementation of custom data models, algorithms, and AI solutions. * Identify and pursue new opportunities to apply data science and machine learning for improved results. * Champion emerging trends in AI and machine learning and share knowledge across the team. * Build internal data science capability and deliver innovative solutions for both internal and customer needs. * Engage strategically across the wider organisation to identify high-impact data opportunities. Working Patterns and location - Fully on site Skills & experience * Strong programming skills in Python and Scala for data science and software development. * Hands-on experience with ML frameworks including scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. * Solid understanding of graphs, networks, time-series modelling, and geospatial analytics. * Proficiency with data science ## Related Videos - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)