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Data Scientist (HS)

IBM
Manchester
4 days ago
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Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Scientist in Artificial Intelligence, you\'ll build upon your foundational skills and take on a more significant role in the design and development of AI solutions.

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions using cutting-edge technologies, focusing on foundation models and large language models
  • Collaborate with senior team members to define cognitive computing strategies and guide the full AI project lifecycle
  • Conduct in-depth exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model selection for structured and unstructured data
  • Utilize advanced analytics techniques, including NLP and ML, to extract insights and drive decision-making
  • Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge-sharing within the team

Join our team and contribute to the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that drive business success. If you\'re passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and have a knack for solving complex problems, we\'d love to hear from you.

Qualifications and Education

Preferred Education
Bachelor\'s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
  • In-depth understanding of foundation models and large language models
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in a professional setting
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
  • Experience with generative AI models
  • Knowledge of modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, JQuery)
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB)
  • Understanding of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android)
Other Requirements

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship or have plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have lived continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please review our policies in the official job posting.


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