AI/ML and Data Science Developer

Summary: The AI/ML and Data Science Developer role involves designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML models and data-driven solutions for a leading global IT services supplier. The position is based in Stevenage, UK, and offers a flexible working arrangement, allowing for hybrid or fully onsite work. The contract is temporary, lasting over 6 months, and requires a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in AI/ML development and data science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models and solutions, including LLMs and GenAI.
• Implement advanced data science techniques to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solutions.
• 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 and statistical techniques.
• Conduct extensive data exploration, analysis, and preprocessing to ensure data quality.
• Develop and apply data science methodologies to extract insights from large-scale datasets.
• 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.
• Utilize predictive analytics, time series forecasting, and statistical models for decision-making.
• Stay updated on advancements in AI/ML and data science technologies.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI/ML pipelines and data workflows.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development and data science.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and techniques, including LLMs and GenAI.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn).
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with large datasets, data wrangling, and data preprocessing.
• Experience in data science, statistical modelling, and data analytics techniques.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Ability to work independently and lead projects from inception to deployment.
• 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.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Stevenage

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT