Senior Data Scientist - Platform Integrity

Location London
Discipline: Technology
Salary: £129000
Contact name: Sowmya Rajendra

Contact email: sowmya@principlehr.com
Job ref: 3662
Published: 2 days ago
Data Scientist – 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35, PAYE)
Remote (UK-based only)
Annual Salary: £115K - £129K per year

 
We’re hiring a Data Scientist to tackle high-impact projects shaping user experiences and platform integrity. This is a 12-month contract, fully remote within the UK, and we need someone who can hit the ground running.

What we need from you:
  • SQL expertise – You’ll work with large datasets and extract insights.
  • Python/R proficiency – Build models, analyse data, and design experiments.
  • Experimentation and product analytics experience – Drive decisions through data.
  • Strong communication skills – Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence strategy.
  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

What you’ll do:
  • Analyse user behaviour to differentiate good vs bad actors.
  • Design experiments to optimise user journeys and enhance security.
  • Partner with teams to define metrics, set goals, and measure success.

The ideal candidate:
  • Has 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
  • Brings a product mindset and thrives in fast-paced environments.
This is your chance to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems with data, let’s chat!

Sound like you?
Drop me a message or hit apply.