Senior Data Scientist

INDOTRONIX AVANI UK, LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Data Scientist to work on diverse projects using advanced machine learning techniques. This hybrid role involves collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team and may require you to manage a technical team. You will need to hold an active security clearance and possess experience in the defence industry or consulting. A degree in a relevant field is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence industry or consulting is required.
• Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain SC Security Clearance is necessary.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of data science projects within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Utilise machine learning techniques to deliver solutions to clients.
• Manage a technical delivery team and support professional growth.

Skills

Statistical and machine learning techniques

Deep learning and neural network algorithms

Working with unstructured data

Agile project delivery methods

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

MLOps processes and tooling

Version control (Git)

Containerisation (Docker)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD development approaches

Web frameworks (Flask, Django, etc.)

Data storage solutions (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, S3)

Data visualisations and dashboarding

Defence industry experience

Degree in relevant discipline

Education

Degree in relevant numerate discipline

Job description

Role

Senior/Principal Data Scientist

Locations

Frimley, Preston, Bristol or London-UK

Duration

Permanent/Fulltime Job

Salary

£60,000-70,000 Per Annum (Depending on the Experience level)

Work Model

Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite in a Week in any of the above locations which Consultants are comfortable to work

Key requirement

Needs to hold Active Security Clearance/SC Clearance OR able to obtain SC Security Clearance

Experience required

Defence industry or consulting experience

Overview of the role

As a data scientist at Client you will be working on a broad range of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be utilising cutting edge machine learning techniques and an analytical mindset to deliver solutions to clients. Projects range from data exploration and visualisation, to integrating algorithms into software and developing data processing pipelines. You will be empowered to explore new tools and techniques and apply the best tool for the job.

As a senior or principal, we may look to you to manage a technical delivery team, support all members of the team with their professional growth, and sometimes support our Business Development team by lending your expertise and knowledge.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Experience of applying statistical and machine learning techniques to solve interesting problems
• Knowledge of deep learning and neural network algorithms
• Working with unstructured data sources such as images, video and text
• Working with Agile project delivery methods
• Team leadership and line management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including experience of stakeholder management
• An understanding of MLOps processes and tooling eg. MLFlow
• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices; Version control (Git), Containerisation (Docker), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD development approaches
• An understanding of web frameworks to help put a solution in the hands of users, such as Flask, Django, FastAPI or Streamlit
• Experience of data storage solutions, eg RDMSs such as PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, or Cloud provisioned data storage such as S3
• A talent for data visualisations and dashboarding
• Defence industry or consulting experience
• A degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant numerate discipline such as maths, physics, economics, engineering, or similar