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Senior Data Scientist

Alvarium Talent
City of London
2 weeks ago
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A specialist data consultancy is seeking aSenior Data Scientistwith strong hands-on experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across various industries, applying advanced data techniques to solve real-world business problems.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering innovative AI and data science solutions for a diverse client base.


Role Responsibilities

  • Design and implement ML and Generative AI models to address client challenges
  • Work closely with data engineers and MLOps professionals to deliver production-ready systems
  • Apply techniques such as large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, prompt engineering, and model fine-tuning
  • Engage with client stakeholders to understand requirements and define appropriate technical solutions
  • Contribute to project scoping, delivery, and reporting, ensuring outcomes align with client objectives
  • Keep up to date with developments in AI and data science and bring fresh ideas to internal and external projects
  • Support a collaborative team culture through knowledge sharing and technical discussions


Skills and experience required

  • Proven experience delivering ML and/or Generative AI projects from concept to deployment
  • Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, and open-source LLMs
  • Familiarity with tools such as Databricks and modern MLOps workflows
  • Strong Python skills and familiarity with common data science tools and libraries
  • Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure, but AWS or GCP also valuable)
  • Confident communicating complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive and curious, with a strong interest in emerging AI technologies
  • Experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment (highly desirable)


If you're passionate about data and AI, and ready to take a leading role in a UK-based consultancy at the cutting edge of the industry, we’d love to hear from you.


Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship now or in the future.Visa sponsorship is not available.

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