Senior Data Scientist

Simply Business • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1d ago

You'll be an integral part of a team fostering a company-wide data-informed culture, and making sure that insight is aligned to our business outcomes and growing operations.

You'll also be joining a much broader, award winning international data team that is doing some really exciting things with the latest big data and analytics technologies.

Reporting into Josh (our Head of Advanced Analytics), who's hands on and interested in pretty much everything technology. You'll be joining a team that is highly collaborative and not afraid to share exciting ideas that we then bring to life.

As one of our Senior Data Scientists, you'll:

drive value to Simply Business (SB) through simplicity and a pragmatic approach to complex data initiatives
lead the data-driven decision-making process, from data collection and analysis to implementation and monitoring of solutions
facilitate adoption of ML models through exceptional communication with stakeholders
work in an established MLOps team at SB there is significant opportunity to deploy end to end and will be actively encouraged
continually improve through active learning and development highlighting opportunities for SB to stay at the forefront of commercialised Data Science
mentor and support members of the Data Science team, we want you to help build the momentum and quality of our team!

We're looking for someone who is:

experienced in Data Science as a Data Scientist/ML Engineer or Hybrid
excellent in programming in python with other OOP languages a plus
experienced in common modelling processes, packages and algorithms
capable of developing process, ML Ops, CI/CD and deployment preferably in AWS/GCP/DBX
experienced in leading ML projects from concept to production
able to producing High levels of storytelling, presentation and communication skills - able to use a variety of data visualisation techniques to easily explain the results of your analysis to a non-technical audience
knowledgeable in GenAI, NLP and other Deep Learning techniques a plus

(We know it's tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don't have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)

We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.

This isn't just another data science role; it's an opportunity to join an award-winning team that's genuinely at the cutting edge of data innovation. You'll be empowered to lead, experiment with the latest big data and analytics technologies, and directly influence strategic business outcomes.

We offer a culture of continuous learning and development, where your insights will not only be valued but actively sought after to keep us at the forefront of commercialised Data Science. If you're a Senior Data Scientist who thrives on challenging problems, values genuine collaboration, and is eager to see your models deployed end-to-end, then Simply Business is where you'll make your most significant impact yet.

Step into a role where your expertise will directly shape our data-informed future and mentor the next generation of talent. Apply today.

About Simply Business

We insure small businesses and enable big dreams - not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades.

We're a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. We're a B Corp too, which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society and the environment.

What are the benefits of working at Simply Business?

We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.

On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits.

Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want - with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you're the secondary caregiver.

Our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service.

And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing condition. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses.

We also make sure you're compensated fairly with a competitive salary based on your experience and the market we're in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.

There's access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling.

We'll match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that's four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme

Our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service).

And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership.

Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.

We'll deliver tips and tools to grow your business right to your inbox

Related Jobs

Technical Data Analyst - London / SE - ASAP Start

Investigo • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Data

Role: Technical / Data Analyst Location: London Start: ASAP Rate: Dependant on experience (circa £550 / Inside IR35) We are working with a healthcare company in the London area looking for a Data / Technical Analyst to s...

1d ago

Apply

Data Designer

Stott and May • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Data

Data Designer Location: London (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP Duration 6 Months+ Rate: £720 Inside IR35 Team Leadership: Will lead offshore data teams and collaborate with Product Owners and Business SMEs Role Overview We are...

3d ago

Apply

Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert - Data Resilience

Pontoon • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Data

Job Tittle: Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert - Data Resilience Contract: 6 Months Location: London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham (2 days a week onsite) Daily Rate: Circa 900/Day Working Pattern: Full Time About Our C...

3d ago

Apply

Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert - Data Resilience

Pontoon • APPLICATION • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £900 / * • 3d ago

Data

Job Tittle: Dynatrace Subject Matter Expert - Data Resilience Contract: 6 months Location: London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham (2 days a week onsite) Daily Rate: Circa £900/Day Working Pattern: Full Time About Our...

3d ago

Apply

Data Analyst

Huntress • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Data

Data Analyst- 3 Months- London/Remote- £30-£35 ph PAYE A global technology company are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join their team on an initial 3 month assignment. Responsibilities: Test programs or datab...

4d ago

Apply

Synergy System Data Lead

Spencer Clarke Group • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £150 - £300 / * • 4d ago

Data

My client in London is looking to appoint a talented Synergy System Data Lead on a Contract basis. The role will support the Council and their Synergy IT system, helping to review, clear and manage data validations (TASK...

4d ago

Apply

Data Scientist - Outside IR35

Robert Walters UK • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Data Outside IR35

About the Role:We're looking for a driven and skilled Data Scientist with a background in geostatistics or geology-or a Geologist with data science expertise-to join a team that builds innovative software solutions for t...

4d ago

Apply

Data Protection/Data Privacy Specialist (Outside IR35)

Robert Walters UK • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Data Outside IR35

Save job Our client is a leading global mining company with a portfolio of world-class operations. The Data Protection Specialist will support global data privacy initiatives, advise stakeholders, manage privacy risks, a...

4d ago

Apply

Oracle ERP Data Migration Workstream Lead

Reed • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £700 - £750 / * • 5d ago

Data

Oracle ERP Data Migration Workstream Lead Data, Data Migration, Data Archiving, Data Cleansing, ERP, Oracle, Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion, DCAM, DCAF 6 Months contract - multi-year project Holborn - 3 days per week onsite £...

5d ago

Apply

Insights Data & AI Technical Portfolio Manager

Chapman Tate Associates • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £650 - £750 / * • 6d ago

Data

Job Role: Insights Data & AI Technical Portfolio Manager Location: Remote based - WFH Salary: Competitive Excellent Benefits Recruiter: Chapman Tate Associates IR35 Status: Outside Contract Length: 3-6 months - stron...

6d ago

Apply