Director of Data Science

Director of Data Science Location: Belfast - Remote first Contract type: Permanent Eligibility: UK work authorisation required (no sponsorship available) We're working with a fast-growing AI automation company that's transforming how enterprise software is tested and delivered. Their intelligent platform uses adaptive AI to replace manual scripts with self-learning test agents - making software delivery faster, smarter, and more reliable. They're now looking for a Director of Data Science to lead the data and machine learning strategy that powers their product. It's a hands-on leadership role - setting direction, defining architecture, and guiding a team building world-class data infrastructure and ML systems at scale. Why join? * Define and deliver the data science vision for a global AI automation platform * Lead talented data scientists and engineers on high-impact AI initiatives * Work directly with senior leadership to shape technical strategy and roadmap * Join a culture that values innovation, autonomy, and real-world impact What you'll be doing: * Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of data scientists and data engineers * Designing and scaling data architecture, ML pipelines, and analytics frameworks * Building and deploying machine learning models for prediction, anomaly detection, and optimisation * Establishing best practices for data governance, quality, and observability * Partnering with product and engineering teams to translate data into action * Driving innovation through experimentation, automation, and continuous improvement What you'll bring: * 10+ years' experience in data science, data engineering, or applied ML * 3+ years leading technical teams in data-driven or AI-focused environments * Deep expertise in Python and SQL, with experience in tools such as dbt, Airflow, Databricks, or Snowflake * Proven experience deploying ML models at scale and applying MLOps best practices * Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) * Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders Interested? Contact Justin Donaldson for more information or to apply. Skills: Python ML MLOps SQL Databricks Snowflake Benefits: Work From Home