SUMMARY We're currently recruiting a Data Scientistfor our client who operate as a tech consultancy in the South ofEngland. You will be supporting the development, integration,rollout and support of complex solutions for their clients withindefence, space manufacturing and the public sector. This is ahybrid position, which includes travelling to the office in theMilton Keynes area on a weekly basis, as well as very occasionalclient visits within the Wiltshire area. ROLE OVERVIEW As part of across-industry, collaborative team, you will be involved in thedesign, development, integration, testing, and ongoing support ofdigital transformation solutions. In this role, you'll apply yourexpertise in data science to help achieve client goals andcontribute to intelligent systems powered by machine learning andAI. You will also: - Fully engage in cross-functionalcollaboration, bringing your technical expertise to work withdiverse teams. - Help shape proposals for new projects in dataanalytics and AI, writing detailed estimates and plans. - Buildrelationships with stakeholders, gathering requirements andoffering insights into business processes and innovative solutions.- Partner with academic and industry organizations to develop andimplement cutting-edge methods and software solutions. - Shareknowledge, expand your network, and be willing to take onchallenges in a fast-paced environment. - Inspire others with yourthought leadership, and in return, you’ll have the freedom to turnyour ideas into reality. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - A degree in anumerate discipline, with a strong emphasis on statistics. -High-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel (or similartools). - Significant experience using PowerBI or Tableau (orcomparable software). - Experience with natural language processing(NLP), transformers, and handling large datasets. - Familiaritywith containerization tools such as Docker and Docker-Compose. -Confidence using Linux command-line tools. - Deep understanding ofmachine learning algorithms and advanced analytical methods. -Strong presentation skills—confident and persuasive. - Willingnessand ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.Location: This hybrid role is based near Milton Keynes, withpart-time home working and occasional travel to other client sites.EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - Access to a private medical insurance scheme.- Additional health benefits. - Starting salary in the range of£55,000-£65,000, depending on experience. - Company-provided IT andmobile phone. - Pension scheme. - Performance-related bonus scheme(up to 20%)