Data Scientist

Wipro; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro is seeking a Data Scientist in Manchester, UK, for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will frame problems, develop and evaluate classical ML and LLM solutions, and communicate results with robust experimentation and clear evaluation metrics.

You will collaborate with UK and offshore teams, define model metrics, and create model cards to document developed solutions. This is a hands-on, impact-driven data science role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in framing data science and AI use cases.
• Knowledge of AI/ML evaluation metrics.
• Experience developing and evaluating classical ML and LLM solutions.
• Understanding of prompt engineering and RAG fundamentals.
• Experience producing model cards or equivalent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate business challenges into well-defined data science and AI problems.
• Develop and evaluate classical machine learning and large language model solutions.
• Define and apply appropriate AI and machine learning metrics.
• Support prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation approaches.
• Design and analyse experiments to assess model performance and solution impact.
• Create model cards and clear documentation for developed solutions.
• Collaborate with UK and offshore teams and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Problem framing

AI/ML evaluation metrics

Classical ML & LLM

Prompt engineering

RAG fundamentals

Experiment design

Model cards

Communication of results

Job description

Wipro’s dynamic approach to people, process and technology has established us as an industry leader. We provide professional services that help enterprises accelerate transformation, modernise processes and unlock greater value from their technology and data.

We are looking for a Data Scientist to frame complex problems and develop, evaluate and communicate effective AI and machine learning solutions. You will work across classical machine learning and large language models, using robust experimentation and evaluation practices.

Location: Manchester, UK

Basis: 12-month fixed term contract

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business challenges into well-defined data science and AI problems.
• Develop and evaluate classical machine learning and large language model solutions.
• Define and apply appropriate AI and machine learning metrics.
• Support prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation approaches.
• Design and analyse experiments to assess model performance and solution impact.
• Create model cards and clear documentation for developed solutions.
• Collaborate with UK and offshore teams and relevant stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in problem framing for data science and AI use cases.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning evaluation metrics.
• Experience developing and evaluating classical machine learning and LLM solutions.
• Understanding of prompt engineering and RAG fundamentals.
• Experience producing model cards or equivalent model documentation.

Key Technologies

Data Science | Classical Machine Learning | Large Language Models | AI/ML Metrics | Prompt Engineering | RAG | Experiment Design | Model Cards

Inclusion

At Wipro, we don’t just look at your CV. We are also focused on who you are and your potential. We understand that everyone has a life outside work, so we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak with our Talent Acquisition team, who will be happy to help.

With Wipro, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and access to training and development opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career.

Wipro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable law, with a commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful recruitment experience.

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