Salt Recruitment is excited to partner with an innovative SaaS organisation in their search for a talented Senior Data Scientist to join their UK-focused team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly formed team dedicated to driving the adoption and success of an exciting creative product in the UK market. You'll be based in Shoreditch, London, with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days per week on-site). About the Role As the team's most technical hire, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how the business leverages data to enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. This is a hands-on role with a significant opportunity to make an impact, working across analytics, model building, and customer segmentation while influencing cross-team initiatives. What You'll Be Doing: Conducting deep dives into data to uncover actionable insights and inform business decisions. Designing, executing, and analysing large-scale tests to optimise user engagement and retention. Supporting early-stage model building and customer segmentation initiatives. Working in a Databricks environment, leveraging tools such as SQL, Python, and GitHub. Documenting processes and collaborating effectively across teams, ensuring clarity and progress. Providing training and guidance to upskill team members and foster a data-driven culture. What We're Looking For: Experience : Mid-Senior level (5 years) in data science, ideally within SaaS, travel/retail (e.g., Expedia), or mobile gaming industries. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Databricks, SQL or Python, and GitHub is essential. Mindset : Pragmatic approach to applying insights and flexible to shifting priorities. Soft Skills : Strong communication and collaboration abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving initiatives forward. Advantageous : Experience with gamification strategies or a background with similar creative products (e.g., Canva) would be highly desirable. Rates depend on experience and client requirements