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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Yorkshire Water - **Location:** Bradford, UK - **Salary:** £48,285.0 - £60,356.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, DevOps, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Data Protocol, SQL Databases, Counter Terrorist Check - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/data-scientist/yorkshire-water-job107464137 ## About the Role * Degree-qualified in a numerically focused STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) * Proven experience delivering data science solutions in a commercial or business setting * Strong expertise in one or more core programming languages (Python, SQL, R) * Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights * Confident taking the lead in cross-functional projects and collaborative working groups * Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure * Familiarity with collaborative coding practices and peer review * Understanding of modern development frameworks and methodologies (Agile, SAFe, DevOps) * Knowledge of data engineering principles and best practices * Experience within a relevant industry or sector * Full UK driving licence ## Description * Lead the end-to-end delivery of cutting-edge data science solutions, from initial scoping through to deployment (Machine Learning, AI, Open Data) * Partner with cross-functional teams to embed solutions into business processes and maximise real-world impact * Generate data-driven insights to deepen understanding of performance, assets, customers and risk * Act as a trusted subject matter expert, influencing stakeholders up to management level and championing data & analytics across the business * Support and inspire others by promoting data capability and delivering training opportunities at all levels * Get involved in a variety of exciting, high-impact projects, offering the chance to continuously grow and diversify your data science skillset, If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. 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