Data scientist

Opus Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced AI Data Scientist to join their Data & AI team in the UK. The successful candidate will design and deploy Python-based AI applications, focusing on innovative generative AI solutions. Expertise in Python and Azure, along with a collaborative approach to problem-solving, is essential for this role. The position offers the chance to work on impactful projects at the forefront of AI innovation.

Qualifications

• Expert-level programming in Python required.
• Experience with Azure and generative AI.
• Ability to write production-ready code.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI applications using Python.
• Research advanced GenAI techniques.
• Develop scalable AI architectures.

Skills

Python programming

Azure AI

Generative AI techniques

Data analytics

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

LangChain

Azure AI Foundry

Alteryx

Job description

Overview

AI Data scientist - Python & Azure

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Python and Azure, and a passion for building innovative generative AI solutions to solve complex business challenges.

IR 35 Status - Inside

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Python-based AI applications.
• Research and prototype advanced GenAI techniques, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic systems.
• Develop LLM-assisted frameworks and contribute to scalable AI architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement testing pipelines and evaluation frameworks.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions.

Essential Skills

• Expert-level Python programming with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Strong experience with Azure and generative AI R&D.
• Practical knowledge of GenAI techniques including prompt orchestration, retrieval methods, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, Semantic Kernel Agents).
• Ability to write production-ready code and apply robust quality control.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience building optimized AI workflows.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI services.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx).
• Awareness of Responsible AI principles.

This is a collaborative role within a cross-functional team, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects at the forefront of AI innovation.