Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer in London. This hybrid role involves designing AI solutions and collaborating with clients in various sectors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in machine learning and data science, along with strong leadership skills. The position requires developed vetting clearance and a solid background in deploying technology solutions on cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in machine learning, GenAI, and data science.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas clearly.
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and build deployable solutions at scale.
• Collaborate with clients to identify problems and define solutions.
• Lead teams and author whitepapers.

Skills

Machine Learning

GenAI

Deep Learning

NLP

Data Science

Graph Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Databricks

Dataiku

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:

• Nationality (single or dual) or immigration status
• Employment history going back 3 continuous years
• Unspent criminal record check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your Role

We are looking for individuals with strong technical knowledge in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, combined with solid solution architecture and software engineering skills. You will design and build deployable solutions at scale, collaborate with clients to identify problems, define impactful solutions, and communicate effectively how our solutions meet their goals. You will also lead and motivate teams, author whitepapers, and represent Capgemini at conferences.

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work, emphasizing equity and diversity as part of our daily culture.

Your Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in AI techniques such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning, GenAI, deep learning, graph analytics, NLP, sentiment analysis, etc.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex work clearly to clients and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Experience winning work with private and public sector clients, including participating in RFI/RFP processes, preparing bids, and delivering presentations. Familiarity with data science platforms (e.g., Databricks, Dataiku, AzureML, SageMaker) and frameworks (e.g., Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience deploying solutions on Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) using provisioning tools like Terraform.
• Proven ability to deploy technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD platforms, GitHub, ensuring secure and robust solutions.
• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams, workloads, and Agile processes, with skills in risk mitigation.

Your Developed Vetting Clearance

This role requires obtaining Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 10 years and meet other detailed security criteria. During recruitment, questions regarding security clearance eligibility, residence, and nationality will be asked. Some roles may be restricted to UK citizens for security reasons.