Senior Data Scientist (Lead/Principal Level Considered)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global client in data science is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a strategic role focused on Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. The position offers a hybrid work model with flexible in-office requirements, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance. Candidates should have extensive experience in ML and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles.
• Strong track record in applied machine learning.
• Skilled in designing scalable, production-ready systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the ML lifecycle - from data through to production.
• Building and deploying LLM/NLP solutions.
• Driving innovation and helping shape ML strategy.
• Collaborating across data, engineering, and business teams.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

AWS

MLOps

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a global client who are hiring for a Senior Data Scientist. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Models (LLMs) - with real-world applications and strong scope for progression.

There is flexibility to appoint at Lead or Principal level for candidates with the right experience and leadership background.

Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the ML lifecycle - from data through to production
• Building and deploying LLM/NLP solutions, including RAG and Generative AI use cases
• Working within a modern AWS/MLOps environment
• Driving innovation and helping shape ML strategy
• Collaborating across data, engineering, and business teams

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles
• Strong track record in applied machine learning
• Skilled in designing scalable, production-ready systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in Belfast office)
• Salary range: Depends on Experience
• Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And Many more

For more information about this opportunity - or to discuss other IT roles in Belfast or across Northern Ireland - please apply via the link below or reach out to Jarlath O'Rourke in strict confidence.