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SENIOR DATA SCIENTISTUP TO £80,000REMOTE(UK)COMPANY:We are partnered with a global player in data-drivensolutions for a high-demand sector, partnering with over 150organizations worldwide - mainly within telecoms. The companyspecialises in optimising revenue streams through innovativesolutions, including data clearing, strategic insights, and IoTmanagement. They are looking to embark on a transformative journeyto harness the untapped potential of their data.As the Senior DataScientist, you will be a pivotal team member, working alongside aData Engineer and reporting directly to senior leadership. Yourrole will involve shaping our data strategies, uncoveringactionable insights, and spearheading projects that driveinnovation and profitability.ROLE:Analyze datasets to identifytrends and commercial opportunities.Design, develop and deployvarious types of Machine Learning models.Generate actionableinsights from product data to create value-driven use cases.Partnerwith engineers to design scalable data models optimized for cloudand on-premise environments.Drive exploratory data initiatives fromhypothesis to proof-of-concept.Present findings and strategicrecommendations to senior leadership.REQUIREMENTS:A proven abilityto translate data into tangible commercial outcomes.Advanced skillsin Python, R, or SQL.Strong experience with cloud platforms likeAWS, Azure, or GCP.A self-starter with a results-driven approachand a passion for discovery.Telecom industry experience is abonusPlease note, this role cant offer sponsorship.

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