Senior Data Scientist

IBM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Group pension plan

Job summary

IBM is looking for a candidate to lead the design and deployment of AI solutions at their Consulting Client Innovation Centres in Manchester. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with senior team members to define cognitive strategies.

The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in Python, experience with AI frameworks, and a Bachelor's Degree. IBM offers a flexible working environment and competitive benefits including healthcare and work-life balance support.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of foundation models and large language models.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Collaborate to define cognitive computing strategies.
• Conduct in-depth exploratory data analysis.

Skills

Python

AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)

Foundation models

Large language models

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NLP tools

ML tools

Relational databases (SQL, Postgres)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

UI frameworks (React.js, AngularJS)

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high‑profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you—supporting continuous learning, in‑demand skill development, and long‑term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

Benefits

• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance: flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Role Overview

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and deployment of AI solutions using cutting‑edge technologies, focusing on foundation models and large language models
• Collaborate with senior team members to define cognitive computing strategies and guide the full AI project lifecycle
• Conduct in‑depth exploratory data analysis, feature engineering and model selection for structured and unstructured data
• Utilise advanced analytics techniques, including NLP and ML, to extract insights and drive decision‑making
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge‑sharing within the team
• Contribute to the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that drive business success and push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

Education

Required education: None

Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or Keras
• In‑depth understanding of foundation models and large language models
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in a professional setting

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with generative AI models
• Knowledge of modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, JQuery)
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB)
• Understanding of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android)

Screening

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Equal Opportunity

IBM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.