Senior Data Scientist

Job Description - Senior Data Scientist (15425)

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the Data Team at easyJet Holidays. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping our growing Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering functions. You'll work closely with our Lead Data Scientist, identifying key opportunities, creating advanced models, and driving meaningful impact across the business.

Your work will make a real difference! As our Senior Data Scientist, you'll be developing cutting-edge data science models, setting standards for coding and model quality, and mentoring junior team members.

In this role, you'll manage projects from start to finish, working closely with stakeholders to define goals, and delivering results that matter. You'll also help raise the bar for our Data Science team, contributing to technical standards and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and you'll work closely with Data Engineers and Analysts to help develop and maintain our next-generation Data Platform.

What you'll bring to the team:

We're looking for somebody with technical experience to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. If you have experience in Python development and deploying and maintaining Machine Learning models, especially in the travel industry, this role is made for you.

You'll have a good understanding of MLOps frameworks, ETL/ELT tools like AWS Glue or Airflow, and data visualisation platforms such as Tableau or Power BI. (Bonus points if you've worked with NLP, LLMs, or emerging GenAI APIs.)

This role isn't just about technical skills. It's also about leadership. You should have experience managing complex data teams, working with senior stakeholders, and advocating for the resources your team needs.

What's in it for you:

In addition to your competitive base salary, we offer an all-inclusive benefits package which includes our company-wide bonus scheme, private medical insurance by Bupa, and a 7% pension contribution. We offer a variety of share options and life assurance, and we have an impressive range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

You'll have access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and your loved ones, as well as free easyJet Plus membership, annual holiday vouchers, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

At easyJet holidays, we create unforgettable experiences for our customers, we strive to do the same for our people. As such we're committed to supporting our team with development opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere.

The role is full-time and based at our easyJet holidays HQ near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the office.

About easyJet holidays:

Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays.

In 2019 we launched our easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone - and to do this we're building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

By joining us you'll be part of the UK's fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You'll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you'll get to work with the very best people in the industry - all to create experiences that customers will remember forever.

Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays.

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Technology - easyJet holidays

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