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on Generative AI solution design and developmentResearching and implementing cutting edge techniques, methodologies and approachesTaking projects from design, through proof of concept and into production and developing and delivering data science solutions using a variety of data sourcesLeading stakeholder management and issue resolution on project workIdentifying, sourcing, and engineering data to support data science activitiesCollaborating with other data professionals and business stakeholdersEnsuring all work is fully documented and quality assuredTaking solutions through internal governance and risk management processes Experience Required- Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, computing science, data science) or equivalent experienceExperience in dealing with high volumes of data with excellent attention to detailKnowledge of a … wide variety of Generative AI modelsConceptual understanding of how large language models workProficiency in coding languages for data manipulation (e.g., SQL) and machine learning & AI development (e.g., Python)Experience with dashboarding tools such as Power BI and Tableau (beneficial but not essential)Experience with cloud native tooling for Azure and AWSStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Disclaimer: This vacancy More ❯

AI solution design and development Researching and implementing cutting edge techniques, methodologies and approaches Taking projects from design, through proof of concept and into production and developing and delivering data science solutions using a variety of data sources Leading stakeholder management and issue resolution on project work Identifying, sourcing, and engineering data to support data science activities Collaborating with other data professionals and business stakeholders Ensuring all work is fully documented and quality assured Taking solutions through internal governance and risk management processes Experience Required- Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, computing science, data science) or equivalent experience Experience in dealing with high volumes of data with … excellent attention to detail Knowledge of a wide variety of Generative AI models Conceptual understanding of how large language models work Proficiency in coding languages for data manipulation (e.g., SQL) and machine learning & AI development (e.g., Python) Experience with dashboarding tools such as Power BI and Tableau (beneficial but not essential) Experience with cloud native tooling for Azure and More ❯

My client, a specialist engineering consultancy with a client base spanning a number of technical engineering sectors, requires an experienced Data Scientist for a contract role outside IR35. This role is 100% WFH. The Data Scientist will utilise their expertise to analyse complex data sets and provide insights to give clients a competitive advantage. The Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions to address business problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions. The Data Scientist will have experience in using a variety of techniques to analyse complex datasets and develop data models. You will be experienced in data visualisation, understanding … to both technical and non-technical audiences. Computer vision experience is essential for this role. Responsibilities Work with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and translate them into data-driven solutions. Develop algorithms and statistical models to analyse and interpret complex data sets. Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into the production environment. Communicate insights and More ❯

Senior Data Scientist - AI/ML (Financial Services) Location: Remote/Major Hubs in APAC, Europe, and the UK Team: Advanced Analytics & Artificial Intelligence About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join our global Advanced Analytics team. This is a strategic role focused on designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge … growth, optimizing risk management, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring regulatory compliance on a global scale. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Model Development: Lead the entire ML lifecyclefrom problem framing, data exploration, and feature engineering to model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring in production environments. Advanced Algorithm Design: Develop and implement sophisticated machine learning algorithms (e.g., Gradient Boosting, NLP, Deep … detection, credit scoring, algorithmic trading, customer segmentation, and sentiment analysis. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with business leaders (e.g., Risk, Marketing, Trading, Operations) to translate complex business problems into actionable data science projects with clear KPIs and ROI. Technical Leadership: Mentor junior data scientists, establish best practices for code (e.g., Git), model versioning (e.g., MLflow), and reproducible research. More ❯

and products. As well as this, you'll be: Working closely with business stakeholders to define detailed, often complex and ambiguous business questions, problems or opportunities Planning and delivering data and analytics resource, expertise and solutions, which brings commercial and customer value to business challenges Communicating data and analytics opportunities and bringing them to life in a way … business stakeholders can understand and engage with Adopting and embedding new tools, technologies and methodologies to carry out advanced analytics Developing strong stakeholder relationships to bring together advanced analytics, data science and data engineering work that is easily understandable and links back clearly to our business needs The Skills You'll Need We're looking for a … capable leader with a passion for data and analytics, and experience of coaching and supporting their colleagues to succeed. Along with advanced analytics knowledge, you'll bring an ability to simplify data into clear data visualisations and compelling insight using appropriate systems and tooling?. Requires 3-5 years (at least) experience in: Tableau SQL Excel Snowflake More ❯

Data Scientist - Python £700-£750 pd via Umbrella Initially for 6 months with long term potential Global Retail business is looking for a Data Scientist to join their advanced data science team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to real-world problems, driving innovation and value across a data-rich business environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and deploy data science solutions to support business initiatives, with a focus on machine learning and time series forecasting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML models into production systems using modern cloud platforms. Communicate insights and model outputs to stakeholders in a clear, actionable way. Key Skills & Experience … Proven experience working as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer in a commercial setting. Strong programming skills in Python, with hands-on experience using libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Jupyter, and Matplotlib. Proficient in SQL for data extraction and transformation. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vertex AI for developing and deploying ML services is More ❯

Contract Role – Data AWS Engineer – Northampton/Hybrid – 6 months – Inside IR35 7+ years of experienced in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and architectures on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. Skilled in scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions, often using AWS services like S3, Redshift, EMR, Glue, and Kinesis. This involves designing ETL processes … ensuring data security, and collaborating with other teams for data analysis and business requirements Role Overview: Job Title: Data AWS Engineer Location: Northampton (hybrid: 2-3 days in office) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 6 months Key Responsibilities: Designing and Building Data Pipelines: Creating and implementing data pipelines to move data between different systems and … applications on AWS. Data Warehouse Management: Designing, building, and maintaining data warehouses using AWS services like Redshift. ETL Process Development: Developing and maintaining Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to move and transform data. Data Governance and Security: Implementing data governance and security policies for data storage and processing. Collaboration and Communication: Working with data More ❯

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Head of Data and Assurance (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month hybrid contract based 1 or 2 days per week in Salisbury or Portsmouth. Head of Data and Assurance Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to … situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance This role will be responsible for defining the cross Dstl data purpose and delivering a compelling vision and long-term strategy for data within Dstl. Guiding and assuring the business to realise this strategy in line with future S … T and business capability requirements and the aspirations of the Data Strategy for Defence. The role will deliver thought leadership in data across the enterprise and cohere internal and external data relationships to help realise Dstl's overall strategic aims where they are dependent on data expertise. This role will be held to account by the More ❯

Data Analyst/Data Scientist - Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power BI Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella) London/Hybrid (Must be UK Based, 1-2 days per week onsite may be required) 3-6 Months I am currently working with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Data Analyst/Data Scientist with … Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and Power BI skills, and previous experience of working on Finance Programmes to work closely with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as Data Analyst/Data Scientist within a large Enterprise Scale organisation Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and Power BI amongst other Microsoft technologies Previous experience of working on … AI related Projects/Programmes of work Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences Flexible approach towards hybrid working when required Nice to have: Proficiency in Data Science tooling such as R Previous experience in the Transport/Engineering/Construction/Energy sectors Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply More ❯

Robert Half have partnered with one of our Pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations to help them recruit for an experience Snowflake Data Engineer on an initial 6 months experienced based out of their London office. You will play a key role in designing and managing our Snowflake data warehouse and leveraging dbt (Data Build Tool) to transform raw data into reliable, analysis-ready datasets that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and innovation. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support manufacturing, quality, and supply chain data workflows. Implement and manage data transformation models using dbt to standardise and validate datasets. Optimise and monitor performance of Snowflake data warehouse environments. Collaborate with cross … functional teams (Data Scientists, Quality, Manufacturing, IT) to define data requirements and deliver reliable data solutions. Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using modern orchestration and integration tools (e.g., Airflow, Fivetran, or similar). Implement data governance, lineage, and documentation best practices. Support business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) by ensuring data accessibility More ❯

implement AI solutions such as predictive maintenance, intelligent forecasting, document automation, and customer analytics. Build a library of reusable AI tools and frameworks to accelerate adoption across sites. Ensure data readiness, improving data quality and structure to support advanced analytics and automation. Lead change management and training programmes, helping teams understand and embrace AI tools. Establish governance and … Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, NetSuite) and RPA or digital twin technologies. Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau for analytics and reporting. Understanding of AI governance and data ethics. Formal qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. What Youll Achieve In your first 1224 months, youll: Deliver 23 high-impact AI More ❯

AI/machine learning or statistical models in surveillance or conduct risk contexts. Key Responsibilities Independently validate and periodically review trade surveillance models for robustness and regulatory compliance Evaluate data quality, feature engineering, and model performance across surveillance systems Review model documentation for conceptual soundness, implementation quality, and governance controls Conduct benchmarking, backtesting, and stress testing using Python to … ratings for senior stakeholders Support regulatory validation work under FCA and other relevant frameworks Contribute to the enhancement of validation methodologies for surveillance models Skills and Experience Experience in data science, machine learning development or validation, or a quantitative role in financial services or regulated industries Strong academic background in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science More ❯

AI/machine learning or statistical models in surveillance or conduct risk contexts. Key Responsibilities Independently validate and periodically review trade surveillance models for robustness and regulatory compliance Evaluate data quality, feature engineering, and model performance across surveillance systems Review model documentation for conceptual soundness, implementation quality, and governance controls Conduct benchmarking, backtesting, and stress testing using Python to … ratings for senior stakeholders Support regulatory validation work under FCA and other relevant frameworks Contribute to the enhancement of validation methodologies for surveillance models Skills and Experience Experience in data science, machine learning development or validation, or a quantitative role in financial services or regulated industries Strong academic background in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science More ❯

group of niche clients, to deliver the best possible experience to the candidate. Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring for a Business & Engagement Manager for their Data Science team, to be based in Birmingham Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for defining procedures and practices to monitor the data governance framework Reinforcing effective documentation … for audits and tracking purposes. Monitor data quality, present quality reports and identify any critical gaps within the data governance compliance. Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in Information Management with at least 4 years in Data Management/Governance. Bachelor's degree in data science, Business Administration or related field. Deep understanding of … ISO Standards and regulatory requirements. 3 years' experience working in the financial services or consulting industry With Myn, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping experienced data professionals excel in their careersconnecting you with forward-thinking employers and impactful projects. More ❯

between rapid AI development and the stringent security and compliance requirements of the financial industry. You will design and implement robust, scalable, and secure MLOps platforms that enable our data scientists to innovate safely and at speed, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our models and data. Key Responsibilities Secure MLOps Platform Engineering: Design, implement, and manage secure … automated CI/CD pipelines specifically for machine learning models (MLOps), integrating security checks (SAST, DAST, SCA) and data validation gates. AI/ML Infrastructure Security: Harden and secure the underlying cloud infrastructure for AI/ML workloads, including GPU clusters, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and managed services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML). Security by Design: Embed security controls … into every stage of the ML lifecycle (data ingestion, feature store, model training, deployment, monitoring). Implement secrets management, network security (firewalls, VPCs), and identity and access management (IAM) for data and model assets. Compliance & Governance: Ensure the MLOps platform adheres to stringent financial industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS, SWIFT CSCF) and internal policies (Model Risk More ❯

Senior Data Engineer | 3-Month Contract (Possible Extension) | £550-£650p/day | Fully Remote | GCP, MongoDB, PostgreSQL | Start: Immediately About the Role On behalf of a leading healthcare technology company , we're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join on an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape scalable, data-driven … systems that support innovation in the healthcare sector. The focus is pure data engineering. You'll be building and optimising pipelines, coding solutions against live data, and ensuring performance at scale within a modern cloud-native environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Develop MongoDB solutions from … scratch , managing live/streaming data. Write, optimize, and tune PostgreSQL queries for large-scale workloads. Work with microservices, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures to support complex data flows. Collaborate with product, data science, and engineering teams to ensure data availability, quality, and performance. Key Skills & Experience Proven expertise in GCP data engineering tools More ❯

AWS Data Engineer - Contract Duration: 6 months Location: Mostly remote (occasional office visits) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) I'm partnering with a global consultancy that is looking for a Data Engineer to enhance its evolving data infrastructure and drive operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part … in business-critical operations, tackling complex data challenges, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and improving core data systems. As a central member of the data team, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, resolving data quality issues, and collaborating closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced … environment and enjoy optimising data systems, this could be a great match. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for both operational and analytical needs Ensure high data integrity through best practices in validation and quality assurance Investigate and resolve data issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions Lead and support data More ❯

culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. As the Analyst for Improving Together, you will be at the heart of our improvement journey. You'll harness the power of data to drive change--building smart tools to monitor performance, creating SPC charts, and guiding teams in making data-informed decisions. You will teach and champion data for … including a series of exercises and a traditional interview. The full process will take approximately three hours with interview dates to be confirmed. Main duties of the job Support data-driven improvement across the Trust by leading analytical work and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with programme and Clinical Group teams to deliver impactful insights and build … data capability. Lead data analysis and outcome evaluation using tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Excel Develop metrics and frameworks to assess improvement initiatives Support capability-building programmes and mentor staff Create tools and collaterals for wider organisational use Promote best practice in data analysis and reporting Build internal and external data networks Plan and More ❯

DATA SCIENTIST - E-DV CLEARED NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A DATA SCIENTIST IN LONDON WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE New contract opportunity with a leading consultancy for a Data Scientist London based, 3-4 days on site Enhanced DV Clearance required to start 12 month rolling contract Daily rate up to £850 To apply, email: About We're … seeking an experienced Data Scientist with enhanced Developed Vetting (DV) clearance to join a leading consultancy supporting mission-critical UK Government projects . This is a hands-on, high-impact role within a secure environment, where your analytical expertise will directly contribute to national operational outcomes. The Role As a Data Scientist, you'll work within a multidisciplinary … team to extract insight from complex, high-volume datasets. You'll design and implement advanced analytical and machine learning models, develop robust data pipelines, and deliver actionable intelligence to inform decision-making at the highest levels. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to highly operational challenges in a fast-paced, secure setting. You'll work More ❯

week on-site 6 Months + UMBRELLA only- Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow for orchestration and scheduling. Build and manage data transformation workflows in DBT running on Databricks . Optimize data models in Delta Lake for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with analytics, BI, and data science teams to deliver clean, reliable datasets. Implement data quality checks (dbt tests, monitoring) and ensure governance standards. Manage and monitor Databricks clusters & SQL Warehouses to support workloads. Contribute to CI/CD practices for data pipelines (version control, testing, deployments). Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and scaling challenges. Document workflows, transformations, and data models for … knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Qualifications 3-6 years of experience as a Data Engineer (or similar). Hands-on expertise with: DBT (dbt-core, dbt-databricks adapter, testing & documentation). Apache Airflow (DAG design, operators, scheduling, dependencies). Databricks (Spark, SQL, Delta Lake, job clusters, SQL Warehouses). Strong SQL skills and understanding of data modeling (Kimball, Data More ❯

Transaction Monitoring Data Analyst 4 Month Contract London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by … an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Transaction Monitoring Data Analyst to join them for an initial 4 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: Working within the Change Management Team on behalf of all … EMEA offices, the data analyst will support Fraud Transaction Monitoring projects by providing insights and enhanced governance over the rule sets employed within the screening and monitoring systems, suggesting data driven changes to these, including system tuning, to increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems. To support the 1st line subject matter expert on fraud and More ❯

Transaction Monitoring Data Analyst 4 Month Contract London Hybrid Working The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by … an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Transaction Monitoring Data Analyst to join them for an initial 4 month contract, however there may be scope for extension. Role Purpose: Working within the Change Management Team on behalf of all … EMEA offices, the data analyst will support Fraud Transaction Monitoring projects by providing insights and enhanced governance over the rule sets employed within the screening and monitoring systems, suggesting data driven changes to these, including system tuning, to increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems. To support the 1st line subject matter expert on fraud and More ❯

Akkodis is partnering with a reputable client in Finance and they are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Databricks experience to expand their IT Team. They are currently improving their CX transformation programme and making changes to their institutional reporting suite. Job title: Data Engineer - Data BricksSTART :ASAPLocation: Liverpool Street - 3 days a eek (NON Negotiable … the rest WFHDuration: 3 months rolling contractType of contract : Freelance, Inside IR35Level: mid-Senior Duties and Tasks: Develop and optimize data pipelines using Databricks and Spark.Design and implement data models and ETL processes in Snowflake.Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across platforms.Monitor and troubleshoot … data workflows and performance issues. Requirements: Proven experience with Databricks and Snowflake.Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.Extract Load Transform procedures, Data Lineage & Analysis.Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).Experience with CI/CD and version control tools (e.g., Git).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to have: Financial data knowledge on funds, securities More ❯

Data Scientist - Skip Rates Location: Wokingham (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site) Contract: Initial 6 months (Full time) Day Rate: From £650 per day (via Umbrella) About the Role Our client, a leading organisation at the heart of the UK energy system, is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their Skip Rate Team within System … skip rates within the Balancing Mechanism. You'll play a key role in analysing and modelling large datasets to identify the drivers of skips, developing monitoring tools, and supporting data-led solutions that enhance system transparency. You'll collaborate closely with operational experts, data specialists, and external stakeholders across the wider energy market to ensure fair, consistent, and … data-driven outcomes. Key Responsibilities Analyse and model large datasets to identify factors influencing skip rates. Develop and enhance methodologies, tools, and reporting processes. Use data insights to drive consistency and transparency in dispatch operations. Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Support wider transparency and engagement initiatives across the organisation. About You Strong analytical and More ❯

Data Analyst Rate: £400-£450 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Duration: 3-month initial contract Sector: Leading Online Business Overview We are seeking an experienced General Data Analyst to join a leading online business on a 3-month initial contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting … the Commercial and Pricing Analytics teams, providing analytical insight across experimentation, measurement, and pricing strategy. Key Responsibilities Support the Commercial and Pricing Analytics teams with data analysis and insight generation. Conduct experimentation and measurement analysis , including A/B tests, to inform pricing and commercial strategy. Extract, clean, and analyse large datasets using SQL and Python . Translate analytical … into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across commercial and product functions. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track business performance and key metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver data-driven recommendations that support business growth. Requirements 3-4 years' experience in data analytics. Strong technical skills in SQL and Python for data extraction and analysis. Proven More ❯