Data Scientist - AI & Automation

Data Scientist - AI & Automation Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) I am working with a fast-growing AI automation company that is expanding into Belfast and building a brand-new technical hub. As part of this growth, they are hiring Data Scientists who love working with Python, machine learning, and real-world automation challenges. You'll join a team developing intelligent systems that power next-generation software testing - using AI agents that learn, adapt, and make testing smarter, faster, and more reliable. If you enjoy experimenting, solving complex problems, and building models that genuinely get used in production, this is a great opportunity to help shape a new engineering culture from day one. Why join? Be part of a brand-new Belfast team during a major scaling phase * Work on applied AI that solves real engineering and automation challenges * Build models that go straight into production - not just proofs of concept * Modern tech stack, high autonomy, and a culture that values experimentation * £70k - £85k per annum What you'll be doing: Build and deploy machine learning models that power AI-driven testing and automation * Work heavily in Python developing algorithms, prototypes, and production-ready features * Analyse vast datasets from real testing environments to identify patterns, failures, and opportunities * Design experiments, evaluate model performance, and optimise for reliability and scale * Collaborate with Data Engineering on feature pipelines, data quality, and real-time model integration * Work with software engineering teams to ship ML solutions into production environments * Contribute to shaping best practices in MLOps, documentation, and model monitoring * Help influence the technical direction of a new AI team in Belfast What you'll bring: Strong experience in Python for data science, ML engineering, or applied AI * Solid understanding of ML techniques (deep learning, NLP, time series, anomaly detection, etc.) * Experience building and deploying ML models into production environments * Strong SQL skills and experience working with engineered datasets * Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP ideal, but AWS/Azure also welcome) * Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical teams * A problem solver who enjoys experimentation, iteration, and getting hands-on Interested? If you'd like to join a growing AI team building genuinely impactful systems, reach out to Justin Donaldson for a confidential chat or send your CV to learn more. Skills: Data Science Python Cloud AI ML