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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** Michael Page
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Cluster Analysis, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Manipulation Languages, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Standard Sql, Software Construction, Model Validation, Fastapi, Containerization, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/job-detail/senior-data-scientist/ref/jn-062026-7036516

## About the Role

* Minimum 7 years' commercial experience in Data Science, Machine Learning or Quantitative Development.
 * Strong Python development skills with experience building production-ready applications.
 * Proven experience delivering analytical solutions into live production environments.
 * Strong understanding of statistical modelling, machine learning techniques and model evaluation methodologies.
 * Experience working with time series analysis, forecasting, classification, regression and clustering techniques.
 * Strong SQL and data manipulation skills.
 * Experience with software engineering best practices, including testing, version control and code reviews.
 * Exposure to cloud platforms, containerisation and modern deployment practices.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps or MLOps principles would be highly beneficial.
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
 * Degree in a quantitative discipline preferred.

## Description

This is an opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join a team focused on developing and deploying analytical solutions used by leading org's worldwide. You'll enjoy taking ownership of the entire solution lifecycle, from problem definition and model design through to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement and will work on complex quantitative challenges, helping transform data into actionable insights supporting strategic decision-making.

 * Work on high-impact models that directly influence global strategic decisions.
 * 6 month contract. Competitive day rate (Outside IR35), * Design, develop and deploy production-grade data science and machine learning solutions.
 * Own the full delivery lifecycle from concept, data acquisition and modelling through to deployment and operational support.
 * Build robust, scalable and maintainable Python applications suitable for enterprise environments.
 * Develop forecasting models, predictive analytics solutions and quantitative methodologies.
 * Work closely with subject matter experts to translate analytical frameworks into defensible, repeatable outputs.
 * Design and implement testing, validation and monitoring processes to ensure model quality and reliability.
 * Develop and maintain cloud-based and containerised analytical applications.
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards and engineering best practices.
 * Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Support ongoing enhancement of production systems, ensuring governance, reproducibility and operational resilience.


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