About the Role
As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to define project scope, ensure technical feasibility, and drive delivery excellence. You will design and deliver bespoke data science solutions, shaping the technical direction of high-impact projects.
Responsibilities
- Map end-to-end data science approaches and design associated software architecture.
- Drive technical scoping and feasibility assessments for new projects.
- Build client relationships by acting as a technical advisor.
- Deliver bespoke algorithms and scalable software solutions for high-stakes decision-making.
- Set the technical bar for the project team, ensuring high standards of code, rigour, and delivery quality.
- Contribute to company thought leadership through teaching, public speaking, or open-source projects.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a professional data science or quantitative academic role.
- High mathematical and statistical competence.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Proficiency in essential libraries including NumPy and Pandas.
- Proficiency in a deep-learning framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Solid grasp of core data science techniques including supervised/unsupervised learning, time-series, NLP, and model validation.
- Ability to translate complex business problems into mathematical frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills for translating technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
- Experience in project planning, assessing technical feasibility, and estimating delivery timelines.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required.
- Willingness to work on-site with clients from time to time.
Skills
- Python
- NumPy
- Pandas
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Supervised learning
- Unsupervised learning
- Time-series analysis
- NLP
- Model validation
- Algorithm design
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Part-time
Benefits
- Unlimited annual leave policy
- Private healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Family-friendly flexibility
- Flexible working
- Sanctus coaching
About the Company
- Founded in 2014 to leverage human-centric AI.
- Worked with over 350 global customers across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence.
- Public Services Business Unit focuses on leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good.
Equal Opportunity
- We aim to grow the best team, not the most similar one.
- Diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought.
- We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, and sexual orientations.
