Data Scientist

DCV Technologies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCV Technologies is seeking a Data Scientist for a contract role focused on AI/ML, GCP, LLM and RAG. You will develop and evaluate AI/ML solutions, support prompt engineering, model documentation and RAG concepts while translating business needs into technical implementations.

You will collaborate with project managers and technical teams across the SDLC, deliver technical guidance and produce user guidance materials. This position is on-site in Manchester and requires hands-on cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of data science, AI and ML.
• Experience with classical ML and LLM evaluation.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG, experiment design and model cards.
• Experience supporting software development, integration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate AI/ML solutions, including classical models and LLM-based apps.
• Apply problem framing, metrics, experiment design and model evaluation techniques.
• Support prompt engineering, RAG concepts and model documentation.
• Gather requirements, identify dependencies across apps and processes.
• Contribute to solution design, coding, configuration and reviews.
• Review code quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve recurring problems.
• Support integration, deployment, configuration validation and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams through the SDLC.
• Produce technical documentation and implementation materials.

Skills

Data science

AI/ML

LLM evaluation

Prompt engineering

RAG

Experiment design

Model cards

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Requirements translation

Software deployment

Tools

GCP

Job description

Data Scientist - Contract | GCP | AI/ML | LLM | RAG

Job Type: Contract

Introduction

We are recruiting for a Data Scientist to join a technology-focused delivery environment, supporting the development, evaluation and implementation of AI, machine learning and cloud-based application solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate AI and machine learning solutions, including classical ML models and LLM-based applications.
• Apply problem framing, AI/ML performance metrics, experiment design and model evaluation techniques.
• Support prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and model documentation.
• Gather business and technical requirements, identifying dependencies across applications and processes.
• Contribute to application solution design, coding, configuration and technical reviews.
• Review code quality, troubleshoot technical issues and implement improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve recurring application and software problems.
• Support application integration, deployment, configuration validation and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Produce technical documentation, user guidance and implementation materials.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud engineering.
• Strong understanding of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Experience with classical machine learning and Large Language Model evaluation.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG, experiment design and model cards.
• Experience supporting software development, application integration and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.