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Senior Data Scientist

Optima PartnersEdinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Salary
£55k – £55k
Posted
2 July 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Optima Partners is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in Edinburgh City Centre, a it role. The advertised salary is £55k – £55k. Optima Partners holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of machine learning, statistical modelling and experimentation solutions that solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong consulting and stakeholder skills, shaping analytical approaches, guiding delivery and translating data into clear, actionable insight. The role focuses on developing scalable data science solutions, va…
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  • Employer: Optima Partners — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £55k – £55k
  • How this salary compares: about 5% below the £57,739 median across 677 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh
  • Similar roles nearby: 1 other live it role in Edinburgh City Centre browse them
  • Posted: 2 July 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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