AI/ML and Data Science Developer Telco Industry Location: Stevenage - Onsite SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance We are working with a global Innovation and Technology Consultancy, who are looking for a Senior AI/ML Developer & Data Scientist to lead the development of intelligent, data-driven solutions that solve real-world problems and enable next-generation telco services. You’ll play a critical role in designing, building, and deploying AI/ML solutions—from ideation to production—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of connectivity. Key responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models and solutions, including LLMs and GenAI. • Perform feature engineering and selection to optimize model performance. • Select and implement appropriate AI/ML algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models. • Train, evaluate, and optimize models using machine learning • Deploy models to production environments, ensuring robustness and scalability. • Monitor model performance and define strategies for identifying drift; retrain or refine models as needed. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML models with business applications and systems. • Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML and data science technologies. • Lead and mentor junior team members. • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI/ML pipelines, data workflows, and analytical processes Desirable Experience: • Conduct extensive data exploration, analysis, and pre-processing to ensure data quality for AI/ML applications. • Develop and apply data science methodologies to extract insights from large-scale structured and unstructured datasets. • Utilise predictive analytics, time series forecasting, and statistical models (nice to have skill) to drive business decision-making. • Train, evaluate, and optimize models using statistical techniques Key Skills: • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development • Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and techniques, including LLMs, GenAI, and automated AI systems. • Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) • Proficiency in Python, R, or other relevant programming languages. • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau). • Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to deployment. Desirable Skills: • 5+ years experience in data science • Data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn). • Proficiency in working with large datasets, data wrangling, and data preprocessing. • Experience in data science, statistical modelling, and data analytics techniques. • Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is desirable. • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field is preferred.