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Data scientist

London Arena, United Kingdom

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£550 - £650 per day

AI Data scientist - Python & Azure 
We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our Data & AI team, supporting internal service delivery transformation projects across Tax and Legal. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Python and Azure, and a passion for building innovative generative AI solutions to solve complex business challenges.

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Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy Python-based AI applications.Research and prototype advanced GenAI techniques, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG, and agentic systems.Develop LLM-assisted frameworks and contribute to scalable AI architectures.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Implement testing pipelines and evaluation frameworks.Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions.Essential Skills
Expert-level Python programming with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Azure AI Foundry.Strong experience with Azure and generative AI R&D.Practical knowledge of GenAI techniques including prompt orchestration, retrieval methods, and agentic frameworks (., LangGraph, Semantic Kernel Agents).Ability to write production-ready code and apply robust quality control.Familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment.Desirable Skills
Experience building optimized AI workflows.Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI services.Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Excel, Alteryx).Awareness of Responsible AI principles.This is a collaborative role within a cross-functional team, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects at the forefront of AI innovation.

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