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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** WRK DIGITAL LTD
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Standard Sql, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Optimization Algorithms, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-data-scientist/wrk-digital-ltd-job108081871

## About the Role

You'll be a strong fit if you have:

 * Several years' experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
 * Strong experience in pricing, optimisation, revenue management or commercially focused analytics.
 * Advanced Python and SQL skills.
 * Experience designing and evaluating experiments and understanding statistical performance.
 * A strong understanding of machine learning techniques and predictive modelling.
 * Experience working within cloud environments such as Azure, AWS or GCP.
 * The ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * A proven track record of turning business problems into measurable outcomes.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with Bayesian modelling, optimisation algorithms or multi-armed bandits.
 * Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs or agentic AI systems.
 * MLOps experience, including CI/CD, model monitoring and deployment pipelines.
 * Experience working within insurance, fintech, travel, ecommerce or other highly transactional environments.

## Description

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll take ownership of developing and improving production machine learning models used to support pricing and commercial decision-making.

You'll partner closely with commercial, product, finance and engineering teams to identify opportunities, design experiments and deliver solutions that generate measurable business impact.

This role combines advanced modelling with hands-on deployment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ideas from concept through to production., * Develop and optimise pricing and revenue-focused machine learning models.

 * Design and evaluate experiments, including backtesting and online testing methodologies.
 * Build predictive models to support commercial decision-making and risk assessment.
 * Deploy, monitor and maintain production machine learning solutions.
 * Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into scalable data products.
 * Develop and improve AI-powered solutions, including LLM and automation use cases.
 * Drive best practices in model development, testing, monitoring and governance.
 * Mentor colleagues and contribute to the wider technical direction of the team.