FINTEC recruit is seeking a Data Scientist for our client based in Manchester.
This is a Hybrid (Remote & Office Based) role. With a salary of £65k - £70k depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
As a Data Scientist in this role, you will take the lead on designing and implementing the systems that monitor the health, reliability, and accuracy of core datasets and pipelines. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, detect anomalies, and promote best practices for scalable data governance.
- Designing and implementing monitoring and alerting systems across data platforms
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define relevant metrics, thresholds, and KPIs
- Building and maintaining production-level statistical and ML models using Python and PySpark
- Deploying solutions within AWS cloud infrastructure
- Developing scalable frameworks to support future monitoring needs across departments
- Investigating and resolving data anomalies and pipeline irregularities
- Driving data quality standards and encouraging adoption across the business
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a culture of innovation, curiosity, and rigour
- Ensuring compliance with internal Security, Quality, and Health & Safety policies
Skills and Experience required for the Data Scientist
We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Data Scientist who can develop and maintain monitoring systems across distributed data pipelines and drive data quality initiatives across multiple teams and projects.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for analytical modelling, data interrogation, and scripting
- Hands-on experience with PySpark and distributed data processing at scale
- Production deployment of statistical or machine learning models
- Cloud infrastructure experience, preferably with AWS
- Methodical problem-solving mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to define, scope, and independently deliver complex technical solutions
- Confidence working with non-technical stakeholders to define metrics and performance indicators
- Self-motivated, accountable, and eager to continue growing professionally
- Previous experience building monitoring or data quality frameworks is highly desirable
For further details and to apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.