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Data ScientistSC Cleared or Eligible | £600-£700 per day | Inside IR35
Barrow-in-Furness Hybrid Working Contract until December 2026 (Highly Likely Extension)
We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join a major programme delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions within a secure and highly regulated environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and data science initiatives, helping transform complex datasets into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that deliver real business value.
Initially, the successful candidate will be required onsite 2-3 days per week, transitioning to approximately one week per month onsite following the onboarding period.
The RoleAs a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models and data-driven solutions. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and end users to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and deliver robust analytical capabilities.
The role combines hands-on model development with stakeholder engagement, experimentation, and the ongoing optimisation of AI and data science solutions.
Key Responsibilities*Design, develop and deploy machine learning and AI solutions
*Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and business opportunities
*Build predictive models and data science solutions to address operational challenges
*Prepare, cleanse and engineer data for advanced analytics and modelling
*Evaluate and optimise model performance using appropriate metrics and testing methodologies
*Create insightful visualisations and presentations to communicate findings effectively
*Collaborate with engineers, analysts and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
*Produce high-quality technical documentation and model artefacts
*Support solution testing, validation and continuous improvement activities
*Contribute to best practices across data science, analytics and AI development
Required Experience*Strong commercial experience as a Data Scientist
*Proven experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments
*Experience using Python for data science and analytics
*Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries
*Experience with statistical modelling, predictive analytics and data exploration
*Strong data preparation, feature engineering and model evaluation skills
*Experience working with large and complex datasets
*Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
*Experience creating visualisations and presenting analytical findings
Technical Skills*Python
*Machine Learning
*Artificial Intelligence
*Pandas
*NumPy
*Scikit-learn
*TensorFlow and/or PyTorch
*Data Visualisation (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)
*Statistical Analysis
*Model Evaluation & Optimisation
Contract Details*Contract until December 2026
*Likely Extension
*£600-£700 per day
*Inside IR35
*Barrow-in-Furness
*2-3 Days Per Week Onsite Initially
*Reducing to One Week Per Month Onsite
*Active SC Clearance or Eligibility to Obtain SC Clearance Required