Senior Data Scientist | AI Engineer | National Security Consultancy | Cheltenham, London or Manchester | Up to £100,000 + 15% bonus | DV Clearance Required
MERITUS are working with a global tech consultancy looking for an experienced Data Scientist / AI Engineer to join their National Security consulting team working with UK National Security customers.
This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver AI-driven projects that address real-world business challenges across various industries. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in machine learning, Generative AI (GenAI), and cloud technologies, alongside a proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver impactful results.
The role can be based at either their Cheltenham, Manchester or London sites & requires active DV security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions, leveraging advanced data science techniques such as machine learning, NLP, and deep learning.
- Work closely with clients to understand their needs, present technical solutions, and ensure project goals are met effectively.
- Build and deploy scalable AI models on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, using tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform.
- Lead technical teams in Agile environments, offering guidance, managing risks, and ensuring timely project delivery.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and platforms like Databricks or AzureML.
- Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, ArgoCD) for deploying AI solutions.
- Strong ability to explain complex data science solutions to clients and inspire project teams.
- Active DV security clearance.
Package Details:
- Salary up to £100,000
- 15% bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 6% pension matched
- Private medical insurance.
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.