2036 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Be among the first 5 applicants!
Lead Data Scientist
£29,000 - 43,500
Morrisons
Collins Road, Apperley Bridge
£29,000 - 43,500
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a strategic thinker with experience in solving complex business problems through data. You should possess strong communication and storytelling skills to bring data to life for non-technical audiences. As an inclusive and motivating leader, you will need experience in mentoring others and creating high-performing teams. You should be comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall environments with an inquisitive mindset, always looking to challenge the status quo and improve ways of working. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will need to gather and refine requirements to ensure value delivery.
Key skills include:
- Expert level SQL skills, with the ability to extract and transform data with speed and accuracy.
- Strong programming experience (preferably in Python or R) with experience in building, testing, and deploying machine learning models.
- Experience in delivering predictive or prescriptive models into production with knowledge of current MLOps principles.
- Skilled in creating impactful data visualisations and dashboards.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS, with Google being preferred.
Responsibilities
In the role of Lead Data Scientist, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists and Analysts, setting clear objectives and supporting professional growth.
- Own the delivery of complex data science products and models that support strategic business objectives.
- Shape and contribute to a 1-2 year data science roadmap, ensuring all work aligns with business priorities and core processes.
- Embed a lean, value-first culture, minimizing waste and driving improvements in efficiency and EBITDA.
- Champion data literacy and promote best practices in analytical thinking across the business.
- Translate business problems into analytical approaches, delivering insights that inform action.
- Support the team with hands-on technical tasks where required, including coding and modeling.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and other teams to ensure the right data is available and accessible.
Description
At Morrisons, our Data, Analytics & AI team plays a vital role in driving decisions across the business by unlocking the power of our data. We enable quick insight through self-serve tools and deliver deeper analysis by exploring patterns in our data, helping teams solve problems, drive performance, and create value. In return for all your hard work, you will receive a 15% discount in-store from your first day, an additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member, participation in an annual bonus scheme, and generous career progression and development opportunities. We offer a market-leading pension scheme, healthcare benefits, enhanced family leave, private healthcare, and a car allowance (company car provided in some instances). Our modern Head Office is alive with activity and home to our corporate teams, featuring comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, and a subsidised restaurant. We are conveniently located within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester, and the Yorkshire Dales with free parking onsite. At Morrisons, we are proud to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported, and able to be themselves at work. We invite individuals from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference, and belong. We look forward to meeting you!
Something wrong or incorrect with this job? Tell us in the chat 💬 on the right ➡️
You can find Data Engineer salaries in the UK here.
How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2036 Data openings. Check also: Spark jobs, Snowflake jobs, Kafka jobs, Hadoop jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Data Engineers?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Data Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Data Engineer jobs in the UK?
PayItMonthly Ltd, BAE Systems, Origin, BTL IT Solutions Ltd., Direct Online Services, Gelt Inc, Workflo Solutions among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 62 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 62 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.