Senior Data Scientist - Public Sector AI & Growth

IBM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan contribution

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the AI Analytics & Data Science team in Manchester, UK. This role involves developing predictive models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise business processes and drive data-driven decisions. Key qualifications include experience with Generative AI, strong Python and SQL skills, and knowledge of cloud platforms. Candidates must also have a bachelor's degree and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Generative AI models.
• Knowledge of cloud services like AWS and/or Azure is essential.
• Experience in public sector is preferred.
• Proven records in driving data decisions are required.
• Ability to handle large datasets exceeding 5 million rows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data models for business optimisation.
• Work with teams to integrate insights into strategies.
• Utilise advanced analytics tools to derive insights.
• Stay updated on data science trends.

Skills

Generative AI

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Python

SQL

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerBI

Python

Databricks

Adobe Analytics

IBM CPLEX

Gurobi

R

SPSS

SAS

Job description

A global technology firm is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the AI Analytics & Data Science team in Manchester, UK. This role involves developing predictive models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise business processes and drive data-driven decisions. Key qualifications include experience with Generative AI, strong Python and SQL skills, and knowledge of cloud platforms. Candidates must also have a bachelor's degree and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.