Senior Data Scientist (Birmingham)

Were seeking a Contract-to-Hire Senior Data Scientist to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in designing and developing innovative analytical products and solutions using Machine Learning, NLP, and Deep Learning. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex problems, and can translate business needs into measurable outcomes.

What Youll Do

Partner with business leaders to understand needs and define measurable goals

Gather requirements, build project plans, manage deadlines, and communicate updates

Analyze large structured and unstructured datasets

Build, evaluate, implement, and maintain predictive models

Present results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Deploy models and monitor ongoing performance and data accuracy

Contribute ideas, stay current with industry trends, and support team development

Lead-Level Opportunities Include :

Driving data science strategy and overseeing project delivery

Providing technical mentorship and leadership to the team

Promoting innovation and exploring emerging tech, tools, and methodologies

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

36 years of relevant experience (advanced degrees may reduce required experience)

Strong skills in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analysis

Proficiency in Python or R

Experience with large datasets, preprocessing, and feature engineering

Prior management experience

Experience with transfer learning

Experience building and deploying deep learning solutions

Strong communication skills and ability to present complex concepts clearly

Experience in life insurance or a related domain is a plus

Ability to independently manage projects end-to-end

Qualifications

Masters or PhD

Industry experience in similar roles

Publications or patents in data science or ML

Experience collaborating across technical and business teams

Familiarity with software engineering best practices and version control

Relevant certifications (AWS ML Specialty, Google Data Engineer, etc.)

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