Assistant Director - Data Science - Charing Cross

Hackajob Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd is seeking a senior AI/GenAI lead to design, build and deploy advanced AI products for enterprise clients in the UK. You will own the full model lifecycle from problem framing to deployment and monitoring.

You will collaborate with data scientists, engineers and product stakeholders, applying transformers, RAG, and agentic AI frameworks on cloud platforms. This is a hybrid role with Moody's partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience in data science, ML, or applied AI with collaboration across teams.
• this item describes practical experience across data science and AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and delivery of AI/ML/GenAI solutions for clients.

Skills

Data science

Python programming

ML deployment

Cloud platforms

Transformers / GenAI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / Math / Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS Bedrock

LangChain

OpenAI Codex

Claude Code

Job description

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience and/or exposure in data science, machine learning, or applied artificial intelligence, including experience working on projects or collaborating with data scientists and engineers
• Hands-on experience building, training, and evaluating machine learning and deep learning models, including modern architectures such as transformers, with the ability to assess where advanced approaches outperform classical methods and where they do not
• Strong programming skills in Python, with practical experience deploying machine learning models and services into production environments
• Practical experience using AI coding assistants and agentic developer tools such as Claude Code and OpenAI Codex to accelerate development, testing, and code review, with familiarity across the software development lifecycle and machine learning operations practices
• Strong working knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including prompting, fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and evaluation techniques, and the ability to apply them to real product challenges
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks and libraries in Python, such as AWS Bedrock AgentCore, LangChain/LangGraph, CrewAI, or the OpenAI Agents SDK, with an understanding of agent design patterns including tool use, orchestration, memory, and multi-agent workflows
• Ability to own the full model-development lifecycle, including problem framing, data exploration, solution design, estimation, validation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring
• Ability to explain, present, and demonstrate complex modeling work clearly to senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and non-technical stakeholders
• Working knowledge of cloud-based data and machine learning platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and Databricks, as well as the broader ecosystem used to build and deploy AI and ML products
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with a track record of implementing advanced AI solutions to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency
• Strong experience using AI tools to lead innovation initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership in managing AI-related risks, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is required; a Masters or Ph.D. in a related discipline is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative AI, ML, and GenAI solutions that create meaningful value for clients and advance product capabilities across the Corporate and Governments business
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of machine learning, AI, and GenAI solutions that enhance existing products and enable new client-facing capabilities
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders across the Corporate and Governments business to translate client needs and market opportunities into well-scoped data science initiatives
• Own model selection, experimentation, and validation end-to-end, ensuring solutions are accurate, scalable, compliant with applicable regulations and legal frameworks, and production-ready
• Identify opportunities for automation and model-based enhancement, applying machine learning and deep learning methods to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance
• Foster best practices in coding, experimentation, machine learning operations, and software engineering excellence
• Drive responsible AI practices across the team, including risk management, model governance, and the ethical use of AI and machine learning techniques
• Communicate technical work clearly and concisely, ensuring insights, limitations, and implications are understood by a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

Technologies:

• Agentic AI
• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Claude Code
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Fine-tuning
• GCP
• Machine Learning
• Python
• RAG

More:

We are partnering directly with Moodys Corporation for this role. Moodys unites bright minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities, with an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves and exchange ideas freely. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we are advancing AI to move from insight to action, helping clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. Our Data Science, Machine Learning & Engineering (DSMLE) team sits within the broader Corporate and Governments (C&G) Data Team and is focused on designing, building, and enhancing products through AI, machine learning, and generative AI solutions that deliver innovation and value to clients. By joining us, you will work at the forefront of applied AI and GenAI, collaborate with a global cross-functional data organization, and help shape a growing practice centered on responsible, ethical, and impactful use of artificial intelligence. This is a hybrid role.

last updated 40 week of 2026