Data Scientist - 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - UK (Hybrid)

Data Scientist - 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - UK (Hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a leading technology services organisation on a 12-month hybrid contract. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to explore problem statements, test different approaches and build industrialised applications, leading the development of advanced Machine Learning models and AI applications. A minimum of 2 days per week on-site is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of advanced Machine Learning models and AI applications
• Collect, process and analyse large datasets from multiple sources
• Build experimental models and ML applications in Python
• Carry out complex statistical analysis and interpret the results
• Lead small teams in developing and maintaining data science products
• Present key findings to business partners
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance
• Keep up to date with industry trends in data science

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• 6+ years' experience in data science
• Strong Python and machine learning skills, covering classical ML and LLMs
• Problem framing and AI/ML evaluation metrics
• Prompt engineering and RAG fundamentals
• Experiment design and model cards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear communication and confidence with clients and stakeholders
• Leadership and mentoring ability, with the capacity to work independently and negotiate priorities
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to keep learning

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Day Rate: £475-500 per day
• Determination: Inside IR35
• Location: Hybrid, UK
• Start Date: ASAP

Data Scientist - 12-Month Contract - Inside IR35 - UK (Hybrid)