Data Scientist

Data Scientist — Location: Remote within NI; Salary: Up to 55k base plus bonus.

We're working with a forward-thinking organisation that's building real-world intelligence from data. They're now hiring a Data Science Manager to help shape their data and AI strategy - leading projects that turn data into actionable insight, predictive capability, and commercial advantage.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can combine deep technical knowledge with clear business thinking. You'll guide a team of data scientists and engineers to design, deploy, and optimise models that drive measurable outcomes - from automating decision-making to uncovering new growth opportunities.

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• Lead the end-to-end delivery of advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
  
• Collaborate across departments to understand challenges and translate them into data-driven solutions.
  
• Build and maintain data pipelines that support model development and deployment at scale.
  
• Communicate analytical findings to senior stakeholders in a clear, commercial way.
  
• Champion innovation - keeping the team up to speed with the latest tools, frameworks, and techniques in data science and AI.
  
• Develop and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
  

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• Strong background in developing and deploying machine learning or deep learning models in production.
  
• Skilled in Python and SQL, with experience using frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch (R experience a plus).
  
• Excellent understanding of statistics, mathematics, and model evaluation.
  
• Proven ability to translate data outputs into business insight and influence decision-making.
  
• Degree-qualified (BSc, MSc or PhD) in a quantitative discipline.
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.
  

You're a problem-solver who enjoys seeing ideas come to life. You combine technical depth with strategic thinking and can lead from the front - building solutions that make a genuine impact. You thrive in a data-first culture and want to shape how AI supports the business over the next decade.

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.