Data Scientist - AI/ML/RAG

Vallum Associates; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks an experienced Data Scientist for a contract role in London. You will collect, process and analyse large datasets, develop ML models in Python, and collaborate with business partners to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires mentoring junior data scientists, leading small project teams, and staying on top of industry trends. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience with ML metrics, prompts and RAG systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data science experience.
• Experience with problem framing and AI/ML metrics.
• Evaluation and development of classical ML + LLM.
• Prompt/RAG basics.
• Experiment design; model cards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyse large datasets from various sources.
• Develop experimental models and machine learning applications in Python.
• Perform complex statistical analysis and interpret results.
• Lead small teams in the development and maintenance of data science products.
• Collaborate with business partners to communicate key findings.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Experience 6+ years

Problem framing

AI/ML metrics

Classic ML

LLM evaluation

Prompt basics

RAG basics

Experiment design

Model cards

Tools

Python

Job description

The Role: Data Scientist

Location: London, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: 2- Days Work from Office

Job Description:

Your responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyse large datasets from various sources.
• Develop experimental models and machine learning applications in Python.
• Perform complex statistical analysis and interpret results.
• Lead small teams in the development and maintenance of data science products.
• Collaborate with business partners to communicate key findings.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 6+ yrs Experience
• Experience with problem framing, AI/ML metrics,
• Evaluation and development of classical ML + LLM
• Prompt/RAG basics;
• Experiment design; model cards