Senior Data Scientist

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For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.
At CAVU our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody. From the smallest ideas to the biggest changes. Every day here is about creating better travel experiences.
From our revenue-accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world-class hospitality venues including 1903 and Escape Lounges — our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers, and more profitable for our clients and partners.
We know that to bring your best ideas, you need the space to think, the right support, and the freedom to be your true, authentic self.
Whether you’re working from our offices, from home, in a lounge, or out on the road, we provide the environment to create, innovate, and transform airport travel.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and push boundaries, then CAVU is the place for you.
Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.
What's the role:

The

Senior Data Scientist

is a vital part of the centralised Data team at CAVU, acting as a consultant for the diverse business areas we serve. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of CAVU’s data science capability, accelerating the use of advanced analytics, and embedding data-driven decision making across the organisation.
As our new Senior Data Scientist, you’ll work on exciting projects including productionising forecasting algorithms, developing classification models, exploring customer behaviours, and supporting personalisation strategies — with opportunities to work on NLP projects too.
You’ll also take ownership of projects, support our data science tooling (including Databricks and AWS), and collaborate closely with experts in Data Engineering, BI, Analytics, and Data Governance to solve problems and create scalable solutions that make a tangible difference.
What’s in it for you?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join CAVU’s Data team at a pivotal time in our digital and data transformation journey. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies, contribute to innovative data science projects, and help shape how CAVU uses data science to power decision making and customer experiences.
You’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life, support and mentor others, and continuously develop your skills in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.
About you

Role Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain scalable machine learning pipelines using Python and PySpark.
Work within Databricks to develop, schedule, and monitor data workflows, utilising Databricks Asset Bundles.
Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and other scientists to deliver clean, reliable, and well-documented datasets.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for testing, deployment, and delivery of data science solutions.
Support data modelling and transformation for analytics and reporting needs.
Contribute to continuous improvements in our data science practices, testing frameworks, and deployment processes.
Mentor and support more junior colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
Scope out requirements and deliverables in an agile way, ensuring successful integration of outputs into business processes.
Essential Skills and Experience

2–5 years of experience in data science or a closely related field.
Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark.
Solid data science modelling skills with a problem-solving mindset.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to tailor complex insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Hands-on experience with Databricks for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining machine learning pipelines.
Experience working with AWS data services and architectures.
Good understanding of code versioning and CI/CD tools and practices.
Familiarity with Databricks Asset Bundles (DAB) for CI/CD and workflow orchestration.
Experience with Harness or similar deployment automation platforms.
The Perks:

25 Days Holiday, with the option to buy up to 10 more, plus 4 flexible bank holidays
10% Company Pension
Annual Bonus Scheme
2 Weeks Work From Anywhere
MediCash Programme
On Site Gym
A Host of Flexible Benefits & Discounts
ED&I at CAVU:
We are an equal opportunities e mployer. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Did you know some people might be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every single qualification? If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement — we’d still love to hear from you.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please contact us so we can accommodate your needs.
Are you ready to reach new heights? Please apply via the link.

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