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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** SSE plc
- **Location:** Renfrew, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £42,600.0 - £64,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, SQL Databases, Pandas, Microsoft Fabric, Scikit Learn, Software Version Control, Databricks
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1b46afc9d1c68ec

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Ability to independently design and apply statistical, machine learning and (where appropriate) AI approaches to solve real business problems, selecting appropriate methods, validating results and clearly communicating outcomes and impact

 * Ability to write clean, efficient and well-structured code in Python and SQL, working with large and complex datasets and using common libraries such as Pandas, NumPy and scikit-learn (or similar tools)
 * Experience working within shared, platform-based data environments (such as Azure, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric), using collaborative workflows, version control and structured development practices
 * Experience independently taking analytical models or data products from concept through to production, including deployment, monitoring, iteration and ensuring solutions are robust, reusable and scalable
 * A proactive, self-starting approach, with experience working in agile teams and the ability to work with loosely defined problems, engage stakeholders directly and drive solutions through to delivery

## Description

Join the central Reporting and Analytics team in Transmission, working across a wide range of real business problems, applying data science, machine learning and AI to deliver practical, scalable insight. You'll build and deploy analytics products and help shape how advanced analytics is used across the organisation, with a strong focus on asset, operational and forecasting use cases. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of analytics as the team and capability grow.

You will

 * Work on a variety of advanced analytics use cases across the business, developing and deploying machine learning and AI solutions that deliver real operational and strategic value
 * Collaborate with analysts, engineers and business stakeholders to turn questions into well-defined problems, and deliver solutions that can be reused and scaled
 * Take models from prototype through to production, working with shared data platforms and contributing to robust, maintainable pipelines
 * Communicate insights clearly and confidently to a range of audiences, helping people understand and trust data-driven decisions
 * Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture, sharing knowledge, supporting others and continuously improving how we deliver analytics


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