Senior Data Scientist (Lead/Principal Level Considered)

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a global client who are hiring for a Senior Data Scientist. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Models (LLMs) - with real-world applications and strong scope for progression. There is flexibility to appoint at Lead or Principal level for candidates with the right experience and leadership background. Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of the ML lifecycle - from data through to production Building and deploying LLM/NLP solutions, including RAG and Generative AI use cases Working within a modern AWS/MLOps environment Driving innovation and helping shape ML strategy Collaborating across data, engineering, and business teams Ideal Candidate: Extensive experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles Strong track record in applied machine learning Skilled in designing scalable, production-ready systems Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment What's on Offer: Hybrid working (3 days in Belfast office) Salary range: Depends on Experience Annual Bonus Health Insurance Life Insurance And Many more For more information about this opportunity - or to discuss other IT roles in Belfast or across Northern Ireland - please apply via the link below or reach out to Jarlath O'Rourke in strict confidence. Skills: Python NLP ML Machine Learning