Lead Data Scientist: AI Strategy & People Leadership

Barclays UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to set clear direction for AI and data science projects. The role involves mentoring teams, designing scalable AI solutions, and driving innovation across the organisation. Candidates should possess advanced Python skills, machine learning expertise, and experience in technical leadership. This position can be based in London, Glasgow, Manchester, or Northampton. Join us to leverage data analytics in strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of data science libraries like NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying production-grade ML models.
• Experience building modular, maintainable code with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Use data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to add value from data through Data Science.
• Develop predictive models to forecast outcomes and identify opportunities.

Skills

Advanced Python Programming

Machine Learning Expertise

Software Engineering Excellence

Technical Leadership

Job description

A leading bank in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to set clear direction for AI and data science projects. The role involves mentoring teams, designing scalable AI solutions, and driving innovation across the organisation. Candidates should possess advanced Python skills, machine learning expertise, and experience in technical leadership. This position can be based in London, Glasgow, Manchester, or Northampton. Join us to leverage data analytics in strategic decision-making.