Data Scientist Specialist – Accenture UK & Ireland
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive salary and package (depending on level of experience)
Security Clearance: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which typically requires 5 years continuous UK address history and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationality at the point of application.
Role Overview
We are a dynamic team of specialists in Data Science, Data Engineering, and MLOps, dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge AI solutions within secure government and defence environments. Join us to be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives and continuous learning is a priority.
Responsibilities
- Be engaged at the forefront of technological advancements in GenAI and stay up to date with latest trends.
- Build and/or deploy LLMs and ML models in the Cloud or on HPCs.
- Lead the day‑to‑day technical engagements on a project, helping to manage a small team.
- Be the go‑to technical expert for all things related to Machine Learning and Large Language Models.
- Contribute to improving life at Accenture and the wider department by raising your voice and engaging – we want to hear your views!
- Performance‑manage a small team.
Key Qualifications
- Robust programming skills – Python is essential.
- Experience with Docker, Linux/Unix CLI, Git, and testing.
- Experience with one of the major cloud platforms (preferably AWS or Azure).
- Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
- Agentic AI systems and Architecture.
- Graph RAG, Traditional RAG.
- Vision–Language Models / Computer Vision.
- Audio Processing.
Preferred Experience
- Basic familiarity with utilizing GPUs in the cloud environment.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and techniques for ML models and data pipelines.
- Experience building APIs.
- Demonstrable experience with modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of good DevOps and Data Engineering practices.
Additional Competencies
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including explaining complex technical solutions to a non‑technical audience.
- Speak clearly in impactful presentations, articulating key points.
- Analytical thinking – analyse and evaluate information, use gathered information to present solutions and reach decisions.
- Comfort with a breadth of technologies and appreciation of how they can be combined to solve customer problems.
- Work in partnership with others – effectively manage internal and external stakeholders, collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively.
Benefits
Up to 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
Flexibility and mobility are required; occasional onsite work with clients and partners may be necessary.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries, powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres.
EEO Statement
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Closing Date for Applications
24/12/2025
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