Senior Data Scientist – Leicester

A Senior Data Scientist in Leicester works within a specialised team to develop predictive machine learning models for pricing and customer risk assessment. They explore and evaluate new data sources, develop geospatial and footprint models, and work with large, unstructured datasets. The role involves managing projects from conception to delivery while mentoring junior staff members. The position requires advanced technical skills in Python and SQL, experience with machine learning techniques, and familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure. Knowledge of the insurance sector is advantageous but not essential, and strong stakeholder management skills are necessary.