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Data Scientist

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Cheltenham
3 days ago
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New Permanent Opportunity for a DV Cleared Data Scientist in Cheltenham for a leading National Security and Defence Consultancy client.
Must have active DV Clearance
Up to £85k DoE plus bonuses and benefits
3 days on site per week in Cheltenham
Skills required in Machine Learning, AWS/Azure, Python, NLP, AI
Who are we?
We are recruiting a Data Scientist with DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation. You’ll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture.
What will the Data Scientist be doing?
Apply creative data science and ML techniques
Innovate and research solutions
Stay current with ML and data tech
Engage in full data science lifecycle
Document technically
Deliver high-quality project components
Provide practical client solutions
Assist in proposal crafting and pitching
Deepen understanding of the Defence and Security sector for AI & Data transformation opportunities
Key Skills and Requirements
Active DV Clearance
Applying data science or machine learning in Defence/Security, public sector, or academia
Proficiency in various machine learning architectures and models
Methodical problem-solving skills
Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Client relationship management abilities
Cloud-based Data Science and Machine Learning services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with Python libraries for data management, statistics, machine learning, and visualisation.
Expertise in popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch
Knowledge of cutting-edge techniques for Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
Strong grasp of basic probability concepts and machine learning lifecycle
Experience with workflow and pipelining frameworks (e.g., Kubeflow, MLFlow, Argo)
Understanding and application of Ethical AI considerations
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
Please apply by clicking online or emailing directly. For further information please call on or . If unavailable, please leave a message and either I or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
Data Scientist / Data Science / AWS / Azure / Machine Learning / NLP / AI / PyTorch / TensorFlow / Python / Cheltenham / Security Cleared / DV / DV Cleared / Enhanced Clearance

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