Data Scientist (SC Cleared)

Data Scientist SC Cleared or Eligible | £600-£700 per day | Inside IR35 Barrow-in-Furness Hybrid Working Contract until December 2026 (Highly Likely Extension) We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join a major programme delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions within a secure and highly regulated environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and data science initiatives, helping transform complex datasets into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that deliver real business value. Initially, the successful candidate will be required onsite 2-3 days per week, transitioning to approximately one week per month onsite following the onboarding period.The Role As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models and data-driven solutions. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and end users to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and deliver robust analytical capabilities. The role combines hands-on model development with stakeholder engagement, experimentation, and the ongoing optimisation of AI and data science solutions.Key Responsibilities • Design, develop and deploy machine learning and AI solutions • Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and business opportunities • Build predictive models and data science solutions to address operational challenges • Prepare, cleanse and engineer data for advanced analytics and modelling • Evaluate and optimise model performance using appropriate metrics and testing methodologies • Create insightful visualisations and presentations to communicate findings effectively • Collaborate with engineers, analysts and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle • Produce high-quality technical documentation and model artefacts • Support solution testing, validation and continuous improvement activities • Contribute to best practices across data science, analytics and AI developmentRequired Experience • Strong commercial experience as a Data Scientist • Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments • Experience using Python for data science and analytics • Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries • Experience with statistical modelling, predictive analytics and data exploration • Strong data preparation, feature engineering and model evaluation skills • Experience working with large and complex datasets • Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Experience creating visualisations and presenting analytical findingsTechnical Skills • Python • Machine Learning • Artificial Intelligence • Pandas • NumPy • Scikit-learn • TensorFlow and/or PyTorch • Data Visualisation (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) • Statistical Analysis • Model Evaluation & OptimisationContract Details • Contract until December 2026 • Likely Extension • £600-£700 per day • Inside IR35 • Barrow-in-Furness • 2-3 Days Per Week Onsite Initially • Reducing to One Week Per Month Onsite • Active SC Clearance or Eligibility to Obtain SC Clearance Required