Data Science Practitioner

Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Glasgow
2 months ago
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We are looking for a senior Data Science Practitioner to lead the charge in designing and delivering AI/ML-based decision-making frameworks. You won't just build models; you will be the architect of business outcomes, translating complex data into measurable value.
As a subject matter expert, you will mentor a high-performing team, manage cross-functional integrations, and stay at the bleeding edge of AI (RAG, MCP, and SageMaker) to keep our projects ahead of the curve.

What You'll Do

Architect Decision Systems: Design innovative AI/ML models that don't just predict-they drive strategic business decisions.
Lead & Mentor: Act as the technical North Star for the team, making key decisions and guiding junior scientists in best practices.
Bridge the Gap: Collaborate with software engineering and product teams to integrate models into the SDLC and existing workflows.
Measure Impact: Define and justify the ROI of AI solutions to stakeholders through rigorous evaluation frameworks.Your Technical Toolkit

Advanced Mastery: Data Science & Machine Learning.
Cloud Expertise: Intermediate+ proficiency in Amazon SageMaker.
Modern AI: Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Engineering Rigor: Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Please let me know if you would be interested

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