Data Scientist - Public Sector

IBM
Winchester
3 weeks ago
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Senior Data Scientist – Artificial Intelligence

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.


We Offer

  • Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications
  • Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
  • Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
  • Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
  • A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
  • Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
  • Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
  • Traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan with an additional 5% of your base salary paid monthly

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Scientist in Artificial Intelligence, you’ll lead the development and delivery of sophisticated AI solutions, driving innovation and expertise within our organization.


Responsibilities

  • Architect and deliver cutting‑edge AI solutions using foundation models and large language models
  • Define and implement comprehensive cognitive computing strategies, aligning with business objectives
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions across the full project lifecycle
  • Mentor and guide mid‑level team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree


Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • Extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and data science, with a strong focus on foundation models and large language models
  • Masterful proficiency in Python and expertise in AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
  • Proven track record of delivering complex AI solutions in a professional
  • Experience with generative AI models
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • Experience with generative AI models and deep learning architectures
  • Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, jQuery)
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB)
  • Understanding of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android)
  • Knowledge of cloud services – ideally AWS and/or Azure
  • Ideally have experience working in the public sector

Join our team and contribute to the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that drive business success. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and have a knack for solving complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.


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