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(SC Cleared) AI Data Scientist - Inside IR35

Sanderson Recruitment
London
1 day ago
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Title:

Data Scientist - AI

Client:

Home Office

Rate:

Up to £520
Contract:

Inside IR35

Clearance:

Active SC Clearance required

(minimum 5 years' UK residency)
We're seeking a skilled Data Scientist with AI experience to join a high-profile rogramme within a Central Government agency, working on advanced data and AI-driven solutions to support a mission critical project. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives applying Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models (LLMs) within a secure environment.
Key Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a

Data Scientist , ideally in a government or large-scale enterprise environment.

Strong

Python

programming skills, including experience with data science and AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).

Experience developing and fine-tuning

LLMs

and working with generative AI tools.

Hands-on experience with

Microsoft Azure

(Azure ML, Databricks, or other AI services).

Ability to handle, process, and analyse large, complex datasets.

Strong understanding of data ethics, governance, and responsible AI principles.

Must have

SC Clearance

and

5 years' continuous UK residency .

Desirable:
Experience with MLOps or deploying ML models into production.

Familiarity with data engineering workflows and pipelines.

Knowledge of working in a secure or public sector environment.

If you believe your experience is in line with the requirements for this role, get in touch with me to discuss further

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