Data & Analytics Data Scientist - Public Sector Professional Multiple Cities

International Business Machines Corporation; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Leicester is seeking a skilled AI Solutions Developer to lead the design and development of innovative AI solutions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful projects for public and private sector clients. Candidates should have proficiency in Python, familiarity with AI frameworks, and a proven track record in delivering AI solutions. This role offers opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Benefits

Various training opportunities

Regular promotion opportunities

Work-life balance support

Health, dental, and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow.
• In-depth understanding of foundation models and large language models.
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate to define cognitive computing strategies and guide the AI project lifecycle.
• Conduct in-depth exploratory data analysis and model selection.

Skills

Python

AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Tools

NLP

ML

Relational databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Job description

Overview

At IBM CIC, we provide 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 leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognised 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
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Role Summary

In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions using cutting‑edge technologies, focusing on foundation models and large language models
• Collaborate with senior team members to define cognitive computing strategies and guide the full AI project lifecycle
• Conduct in‑depth exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model selection for structured and unstructured data
• Utilise advanced analytics techniques, including NLP and ML, to extract insights and drive decision‑making
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge‑sharing within the team

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
• In‑depth understanding of foundation models and large language models
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in a professional setting
• Valid right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship; resident in the UK with continuous living for the last 5 years and eligibility for UK government security clearance

Preferred Experience

• Experience with generative AI models
• Knowledge of modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, JQuery)
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB)
• Understanding of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android)

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

EEO Statement

IBM is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.