Data Scientist / AI Developer

WA Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist for a fully remote, six-month contract. The ideal candidate will own the ML lifecycle, develop resilient AI models, and apply best practices in MLOps. Strong expertise in Python and deep learning is essential. Experience with production systems and various tools like Docker and TensorFlow is preferred. To apply, please email your CV to the provided address.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with production-quality coding experience.
• Practical experience in Deep Learning, including Computer Vision and NLP.
• Proficiency in MLOps and CI/CD workflows in GCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI models and respective pipelines.
• Improve performance and reliability of production systems.
• Collaborate with product managers for use cases and POCs.
• Apply MLOps best practices for deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Python

Deep Learning

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

MLOps

CI/CD

SQL

Recommendation Systems

LLMs

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Redis

DBT

Agile

Job description

Overview

Required for a fully remote, six-month initial contract (o/s IR35) a Data Scientist to develop, maintain AI models.

Role

You will own the full ML lifecycle—from data exploration and model development to deployment and monitoring—ensuring scalable, production-ready solutions that drive customer impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain current AI models (recommendation models, LLM based applications) and respective pipelines.
• Improve performance and reliability of production systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to identify use cases and deliver POCs.
• Apply MLOps best practices for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of system.

Required Skills

• Strong Python skills and production-quality coding experience.
• Practical Deep Learning Experience (Computer Vision, NLP)
• PyTorch, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow
• Proficiency in MLOps, CI/CD in GCP (Vertex AI).
• Git and version control proficiency
• Strong SQL skills
• Practical experience in Recommendation and Personalization Systems
• Experience with LLMs (prompt engineering, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Vector Databases).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes,
• Hands-on experience on developing REST APIs.
• Experience with Reids
• Experience with DBT
• Experience with Agile ways of working and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

To arrange a Teams-based interview, please email your CV in the first instance to: [e-mail]

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.