Data Scientist

Data Scientist (Machine Learning & Generative AI) – Contract 📍 London (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) 💼 Long-term Contract (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We’re hiring multiple Data Scientists to join a major, enterprise-scale programme focused on machine learning and Generative AI innovation. This is a long-term contract opportunity where you’ll work on real-world, production-grade AI solutions, including LLM-powered applications, NLP pipelines, and emerging agentic systems. You’ll be operating in a highly data-driven environment, solving complex business problems and delivering impactful AI use cases at scale. Key Responsibilities • Build, deploy, and optimise machine learning and NLP models in production • Develop end-to-end data science pipelines • Design and prototype Generative AI solutions (LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering) • Work with BigQuery ML and cloud platforms for large-scale modelling • Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and business • Mentor junior team members where required Required Experience • 10+ years in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI Engineering • Strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks • Proven track record delivering end-to-end ML/NLP solutions • Hands-on experience with Generative AI (LLMs, embeddings, prompting) • Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) • Exposure to BigQuery ML or similar platforms Preferred Experience • Background in financial services or regulated environments • Experience with fraud, risk, or customer analytics • Exposure to LLM applications or agentic AI systems • Mentoring or leadership experience