Data Scientist

Avensys Consulting UK; Waterside; Hybrid; GBP 83,025 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Machine Learning Expert based in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will design and optimize machine learning models and work on various AI projects, such as NLP and computer vision, requiring 12+ years of experience. Candidates must have strong proficiencies in Python and deep learning frameworks. The role involves monthly travel to European clients and is initially contracted for 6 months. A competitive daily rate of £450-500 is offered, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience mandatory.
• PhD preferred for advanced research roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business problems into AI solutions.
• Document models, experiments, and technical processes.

Skills

Classic Machine Learning

Python

Deep Learning frameworks

NLP

Computer Vision

SQL/NoSQL databases

MLOps tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Notes: We need someone who doesn’t need visa to travel to Europe.

Rate: 450-500 Per day inside IR35.

Duration: Initially 6 months.

Experience: 12+ years of experience mandatory.

Travel: Travel to Europe once in a month (European country).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Classic Machine Learning (Regression, Predictive Analysis, Classification, Clustering).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models.
• Work on AI/ML projects including NLP, computer vision, recommendation systems, and generative AI.
• Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis (EDA).
• Build and manage data pipelines and model training workflows.
• Deploy models into production and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to translate business problems into AI solutions.
• Conduct model evaluation, A/B testing, and performance tuning.
• Document models, experiments, and technical processes.

Technical Proficiencies

• Strong proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with Deep Learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Computer Vision.
• Strong knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms and statistics.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and big data tools (Spark, Hadoop preferred).
• Experience with MLOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LLMs / Generative AI (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain).
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience building AI APIs and microservices.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field. (PhD preferred for advanced research roles)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.