Data Scientist - Contract - 6 Months

Rate: £500 per day

IR35: Inside

Duration: 6 Months (extendable)

Location: Remote / Occasional travel to Southwest England

The role:

A large organisation is seeking a Data Scientist to support the delivery of AI and machine learning solutions across an evolving enterprise data environment.

This is a hands-on role working across the full ML lifecycle, from prototype through to production, focused on delivering scalable, value-driven outcomes.

Experience requirements & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy machine learning models to solve business problems.
• Translate prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ML infrastructure.
• Prepare and analyse large datasets, extracting actionable insights.
• Evaluate, optimise and monitor model performance.
• Support the design and delivery of AI initiatives.
• Work within Agile teams and engage with stakeholders across the business.

Essential:

• Strong Python skills (R, Java or C++ beneficial).
• Experience with ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience working with large datasets and data tools.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualisation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Strong communication skills.

If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.