Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist £95,000 - £120,000 London (4 days a week in office) La Fosse is proud to be partnering exclusively with a fast-scaling, product-first technology business based in London. Backed by major players in the Retail and Hospitality sectors, the company is rapidly expanding its AI capabilities and looking for a senior hire to help shape the future of its data science function. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI/ML models with tangible business impact Own and drive data initiatives across demand prediction, optimisation, and computer vision Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed machine learning solutions into the core product Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level data scientists Influence data architecture and support backend infrastructure (Python/Django/Go) for scalable ML deployment Play a strategic role in shaping the future direction of data science within the business What We’re Looking For 4 years of experience in a Data Science or Machine Learning role, with a proven track record of delivering value through AI Strong academic background; a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering) is highly preferred Demonstrated ability to deploy production-level ML models—particularly in optimisation, demand forecasting, or computer vision Advanced proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch Solid understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning, statistical modelling, and mathematical optimisation Hands-on experience with AWS services, especially SageMaker, Lambda, and related infrastructure Willingness to contribute to backend development to support ML model integration Why Join? If you're looking to take a leading role in solving real-world problems using AI and data, and want to work in a mission-driven, intellectually curious, and fast-moving environment, this could be the perfect fit.

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025