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Croud

Senior Data Scientist

Croud

. Manage data science and machine learning projects so technical goals are met within agreed timeframes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeShrewsbury • United KingdomSenior💰 £65,000 - £75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data science and machine learning projects, utilizing Python and SQL for data exploration and model development, while effectively communicating insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to implement machine learning models in production environments and leverage AI tools for innovative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Machine Learning Project ManagementPython ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyClient Services SkillsStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningData ExplorationModel EstimationData VisualizationStatistical KnowledgeLLM ExperienceCloud DeploymentWeb AnalyticsMarketing AnalyticsDigital Marketing
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Abilities
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsClaude CodeML Libraries
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's DegreePhD
Industry Keywords
Quantitative DisciplinesMarketing Effectiveness MeasurementMarketing Optimization Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage data science and machine learning projects so technical goals are met within agreed timeframes
  • Communicate work clearly with clients and team members
  • Produce explanatory insights for non-technical users through visualizations, metrics and tabulations
  • Interface with clients to obtain required data inputs and explain service application
  • Explore and model large datasets using Python, SQL and related tools
  • Leverage AI tools including Claude Code to develop and enhance solutions
  • Lead data exploration, model estimation and validation
  • Write clean, efficient, robust and well-commented code
  • Discuss data science aspects with technical and commercial teams
  • Work with data engineers to scale algorithmic work
  • Communicate analytics methodologies to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Spend around 20% of time on innovation supporting product development and agentic AI goals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree or PhD, or relevant experience in a field emphasizing quantitative disciplines, with coursework in machine learning; alternatively, a quantitative advanced degree complemented by extensive training in data science/ML
  • Proven experience in applied machine learning through a prior full time role
  • Knowledge and experience of Python, associated ML libraries and SQL
  • Experience using LLMs to help systematically write and review safe and stable code
  • Strong statistical knowledge
  • Ability to communicate data analysis and modeling results
  • High level of proficiency in English writing and speaking
  • Strong client services skills
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities
  • Experience with putting machine learning models into production in a cloud environment
  • Knowledge and experience of marketing effectiveness measurement and marketing optimisation techniques
  • Experience in web analytics, marketing analytics and digital marketing
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders in an analytics context

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Sabbatical: Paid sabbatical at 7 years with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years
  • 25 days holiday a year
  • Discretionary annual performance based incentive
  • Sale commission
  • Recruitment referrals bonus
  • Health & Wellbeing contribution
  • 2 Recharge Days each holiday year
  • Ride to Work scheme
  • Railcard Season Ticket loan
  • Home office screen
  • Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, and tea & coffee
  • Complimentary lunch every week
  • Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave as well as extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Medical Cash Plan
  • Pension
  • Curated 3rd party learning platform and access to Croud Campus
  • Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'
  • Team off-sites/regular socials
  • Year-round holiday parties
  • Flexible working options
  • Day to make a difference