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Senior Data Scientist, Payment Intelligence

GoCardless
Location
London, UK
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Product Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Degree (or PhD) in a STEM discipline or equivalent commercial experience
  • Hands-on experience with sophisticated architectures like deep learning, graph-based, or sequence-based models
  • Ability to translate complex ML concepts into practical product solutions
  • Experience owning the full lifecycle of model development including analysis, feature engineering, prototyping, validation, and A/B testing
  • Proficiency in writing clean, high-quality code and sharing knowledge with the team
Nice to have
  • Experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments
What the job really is

As a Senior Data Scientist in the Payment Intelligence team at GoCardless, you will lead the development of machine learning models to enhance payment success and prevent fraud. Your role involves collaborating with engineers and product managers, overseeing the entire lifecycle of algorithms from concept to production. You will also focus on integrating the latest advancements in machine learning to drive innovation within the company.

Benefits
  • Wellbeing support and medical cover
  • Work away scheme for up to 90 days
  • Adaptive Working for flexible schedules
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning budget
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus volunteer and wellness days
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range provided, but compensation is based on performance assessment and experience
  • The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and ownership of projects
  • The stack includes Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, which may involve a learning curve if unfamiliar
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