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# Senior Data Scientist - Ops & Networks

- **Company:** British Airways
- **Location:** Hounslow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Test Data, Data Analytics
- **Published:** May 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=958e7da86062e548

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex problems

 * Experience delivering data science solutions that support decision-making
 * Ability to communicate complex outputs clearly to a range of audiences
 * Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders
 * Experience coaching and mentoring others on projects
 * Strong collaborative and consultative working style
 * Ethical and responsible approach to data science
 * Ability to work effectively in ambiguity
 * Proactive, resilient and delivery-focused mindset
 * Continuous improvement approach to ways of working

Your experience:

 * Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components
 * Experience applying data science, analytics or operational research techniques
 * Experience working within data science, data analytics, business intelligence or data visualisation environments
 * Strong experience working with tools such as Python, SQL and machine learning techniques

## Description

Senior Data Scientist

You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence directorate, delivering high-value data science solutions that improve business performance and decision-making. This team plays a key role in enabling the airline to use advanced analytics, machine learning and data-driven insight to support critical business decisions and deliver measurable outcomes.

What you'll do:

 * Deliver and manage data science projects from scoping through to delivery
 * Scope and structure complex, ill-defined business problems and develop solutions aligned to business goals
 * Acquire, process and analyse large and complex datasets to create high-quality model inputs
 * Design, build and test data science products such as predictive models, optimisation tools and decision-support systems
 * Extract insights from data, identifying trends and patterns and providing actionable recommendations
 * Work with software teams to productionise models and deliver application outputs
 * Translate analytical results into clear, actionable recommendations
 * Provide guidance to stakeholders on how data science solutions improve business outcomes
 * Work within cross-functional business and Digital teams
 * Manage, improve and decommission existing data science products to ensure ongoing value
 * Monitor industry trends and data science use cases
 * Ensure adherence to frameworks, model compliance and ethical standards
 * Develop, maintain and share best practice
 * Coach and mentor other team members
 * Provide ad hoc team cover when required


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