Data Science Consultant- Architecture Focus

Accenture
London
3 weeks ago
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Position : Data Science - Architecture Focus

Career Level: Consultant (L9)

Location:London/Manchester/Edinburgh/Newcastle

We Are:

Accenture Songaccelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/about/accenture-song-index

As a Data & AI team:
The Data and AI revolution is changing everything. Its everywhere - transforming how we work and play. Join Accenture and help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. Accenture Data and AI is driving these exciting changes and bringing them to life across 40 industries in more than 120 countries. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.

Accentures Data and AI practice covers the range of Data and AI skills, from Strategy, Data Science, Data Architecture, AI Engineering and Visual Insights. When combined with Accentures broader Strategy and Consulting practice, we are able to bring together the unique ability to drive end to end business change through the application of Data and AI.

Youll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If youre looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, youll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In the Data & AI team you will:

  • Be at the forefront of the industry, youll create, own and make it a reality for clients looking to better serve their connected customers and operate always-on enterprises.
  • Become an integral part of our Applied Intelligence team with the credibility, expertise and insight clients depend on.
  • Be working with famous brands and household names
  • Develop your skills with our world class training programmes.
  • Drive and implement real world solutions into production that drive business value to our clients.
  • Work alongside global teams to collaborate and deliver the best solutions for our clients.
  • Drive your career progression via our structured career development programs.
  • Align with our industry partners to develop your career and the solutions we deliver for our clients.

As a Data Science Consultant Architecture focus, you will:

  • Solve challenging business problems using advanced machine learning methods such as Deep Learning and quantitative analytics.
  • Understand business requirements and support the development of business cases.
  • Run discovery analytics to identify new and innovative opportunities.
  • Partner with developers and engineers to deploy machine learning algorithms to deliver business value.
  • Define approaches to embed and scale machine learning models.
  • Build reusable assets, solutions and develop best practices for current and future business problems.
  • Consult on complex analyses and advanced machine learning methods.
  • Communicate and provide guidance to senior client leadership and teams.
  • Contribute data science expertise to new sales activities.
  • Shape DS Strategy and the delivery of DS solutions.
  • Operate across multiple industries and functions.
  • Develop others by bringing your unique knowledge and skillsets to the wider practice.
  • Design and develop experiments with generative AI models and deep learning architectures.
  • Consult on Implementing and optimizing algorithms for content generation, including text, images, audio, and video.
  • Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI and machine learning.
  • Ensure the scalability and efficiency of AI solutions in production environments.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

  • Relevant work experience in data science, machine learning, and business analytics
  • Practical experience in coding languages eg. Python, R, Scala, etc.; (Python preferred)
  • Proficiency in database technologies eg. SQL, ETL, No-SQL, DW, and Big Data technologies e.g. pySpark, Hive, etc.
  • Experienced working with structured and also unstructured data eg. Text, PDFs, jpgs, call recordings, video, etc.
  • Knowledge of machine learning modelling techniques and how to fine-tune those models eg. XGBoost, Deep Neural Networks, Transformers, Markov chains, etc.
  • Experience using specialized machine learning libraries e.g. Fastai, Keras, Tensorflow, pytorch, sci-kit learn, huggingface, etc.
  • Must demonstrate the capacity of reading, understanding and implementing new techniques in the field of machine learning as they emerge.
  • Experience of using Cloud technologies eg. AWS, GCP or Azure.
  • Specialised visualisation techniques eg. D3.js, ggplot etc.
  • Strong verbal/written communication & data presentation skills
  • Awareness of Large Language Models (LLMs) and a strong enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in the field
  • Understanding on API Intergartion and cloud environment (AWS,GCP,AZURE)
  • In-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning techniques, and neural network architectures.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Set yourself apart:

  • Willingness and ability to learn quickly and apply creative thinking to finding great solutions and drive their implementation
  • Ability to successfully build relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Mastery of problem solving and solutioning
  • Proven history and background in statistics/mathematics/macroeconomics

Whats in it for you:

OurTotal Rewardsconsist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as:

  • 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice.
  • Family-friendly and flexible work policies.
  • Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources.
  • Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling.
  • A range of generous Parental Leave offerings.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for.

Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Accenture reserves the right to close the role, should a suitable candidate be found.

About Accenture
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our peoples physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. Were proud to be consistently recognized as one of the Worlds Best Workplaces.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.
Visit us at www.accenture.com

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