Meritus | Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist | AI Engineer | National Security Consultancy | Cheltenham, London or Manchester | Up to £100,000 + 15% bonus | DV Clearance Required

MERITUS are working with a global tech consultancy looking for an experienced Data Scientist / AI Engineer to join their National Security consulting team working with UK National Security customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver AI-driven projects that address real-world business challenges across various industries. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in machine learning, Generative AI (GenAI), and cloud technologies, alongside a proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver impactful results.

The role can be based at either their Cheltenham, Manchester or London sites & requires active DV security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions, leveraging advanced data science techniques such as machine learning, NLP, and deep learning.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs, present technical solutions, and ensure project goals are met effectively.
• Build and deploy scalable AI models on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, using tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Lead technical teams in Agile environments, offering guidance, managing risks, and ensuring timely project delivery.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and platforms like Databricks or AzureML.
• Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, ArgoCD) for deploying AI solutions.
• Strong ability to explain complex data science solutions to clients and inspire project teams.
• Active DV security clearance.

Package Details:

• Salary up to £100,000
• 15% bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6% pension matched
• Private medical insurance.