Senior Data Scientist Consultant

Atos; Gildersome; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme – contributions matched up to 10%

Private medical cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

25 days paid leave + National Holidays

Flex benefits program

Job summary

A global leader in digital transformation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist Consultant to work with public sector and enterprise clients. You will identify high-value AI use cases, design and deliver data solutions, and operationalise models at scale. The ideal candidate has expertise in machine learning, strong Python skills, and experience with Generative AI. This role offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Security clearance (SC / BPSS).
• Pre-sales contribution experience.
• Familiarity with regulated industries.
• Awareness of architecture frameworks.
• Strong Python skills and libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Deep learning and NLP stacks (PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers)
• MLOps and model operationalisation
• Responsible AI awareness

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand business objectives and identify AI use cases.
• Design and deliver end-to-end data science and AI solutions.
• Develop and evaluate statistical models, machine learning systems.
• Support operationalisation of AI solutions.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into actionable insights.
• Mentor junior data scientists.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to reusable accelerators and capability development.

Skills

Client stakeholder engagement

Applied data science expertise

Machine learning and AI delivery

Generative AI / LLM experience

Python

Deep learning and NLP stacks

MLOps

Responsible AI awareness

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

HuggingFace Transformers

Job description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 67,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high‑performance computing, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonised future and provides tailored AI‑powered, end‑to‑end solutions for all industries. Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates under the Atos brand and is listed on Euronext Paris.

About Atos Amplify

We partner with business leaders to amplify impact and deliver measurable business outcomes with resilience and certainty – leveraging human experience, AI‑powered insights, and deep industry expertise. Our consulting and advisory services support customers confidently navigating a digital transformation journey to embrace a digital future beyond technology, delivering measurable value, operational efficiency that drives ROI and long‑term impact.

Where Purpose Meets Career

• Diverse Project Exposure
• Professional Development – we prioritise career advancement within a collaborative team environment. Whether you are looking to move into leadership or deepen your technical expertise, we provide the support to help you achieve your career goals.

The Role

Digital Transformation Consulting (DTC) is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join the Insight practice, a rapidly expanding and strategically important capability within Atos UK Consulting. This is a consulting‑led role for a senior data scientist who combines deep technical expertise with strong client‑facing skills, translating complex business challenges into secure, scalable, and responsible data‑ and AI‑driven solutions.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Data Scientist Consultant, you will work with public sector and enterprise clients to identify high‑value analytics and AI use cases, design and deliver end‑to‑end solutions, and support their operationalisation at scale. You will contribute across the full lifecycle, from discovery and experimentation through to production deployment and capability building, working within multidisciplinary consulting and delivery teams.

What You Will Do

• Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand business objectives, identify high‑value AI and analytics use cases, and define clear success measures.
• Design, prototype, validate, and deliver end‑to‑end data science and AI solutions, from discovery through to production.
• Develop and evaluate statistical models, machine learning systems, and Generative AI solutions, including LLM‑based and RAG‑enabled approaches.
• Support the operationalisation of models and AI solutions, including deployment, monitoring, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to responsible and ethical AI adoption, identifying and mitigating risks related to privacy, security, and safety.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to reusable accelerators, best practices, and Insight capability development.

Skills We Can’t Do Without

• Client stakeholder engagement
• Applied data science expertise
• Machine learning and AI delivery
• Generative AI / LLM experience
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with core libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn)
• Deep learning and NLP stacks (PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers)
• MLOps and model operationalisation
• Responsible AI awareness

Additional Requirements

• Security clearance (SC / BPSS)
• Pre‑sales contribution experience
• Familiarity with regulated industries
• Awareness of architecture frameworks

Working Model

Hybrid working model with a balance of client site, office, and home working.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme – contributions matched up to 10%
• Private medical cover
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
• Flex benefits program

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially differently‑abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to make reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs. We are a care‑leaver friendly employer.

If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter Mihaela Perelighin on LinkedIn or send an email to our dedicated mailbox UK‑Recruitment‑[e-mail].

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

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