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Data Scientist

Sanderson
Burton-on-Trent
3 days ago
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Join a Leading Digital Transformation Team as a Technical Data Scientist
Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to drive real business impact? Our leading client is seeking a Technical Data Scientist to spearhead their group-wide data science roadmap and elevate the data maturity of their Digital department.

This is a high-impact role where innovation meets execution. You’ll lead the development and deployment of scalable, production-ready data science solutions—from predictive models and AI-powered decision engines to automation frameworks—delivering measurable commercial value across the organization.

What You’ll Do:
Own and deliver the data science roadmap, aligning with strategic business goals.
Design, build, and scale advanced AI/ML solutions that drive operational excellence.
Implement MLOps best practices , ensuring models are robust, explainable, and continuously optimized.
Champion ethical AI , promoting transparency, fairness, and compliance with evolving regulations.
Translate complex data into compelling stories and visualizations that empower decision-makers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, engineering, and business teams to embed AI into core processes.
Foster a data science community , sharing knowledge and best practices across departments.

What You Bring:
A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data science platforms.
Proven experience with Databricks and Lakehouse architectures.
Strong grasp of statistical modeling, AI/ML techniques, and cloud-based analytics.
Exceptional communication skills—able to simplify the complex for non-technical audiences.
A track record of solving complex problems and delivering commercial impact through data.
Experience managing stakeholders at all levels and driving data adoption across the business.

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