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