Senior Data Scientist: Agentic AI & Scalable ML Architect

Lloyds Bank plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the development of next-generation AI models. The successful candidate will architect autonomous decision-making systems and engineer scalable machine learning solutions. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with various ML frameworks are essential. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a robust benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for innovators in the AI and finance sectors.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus award

Employee share schemes

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience in supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP.
• Knowledge of microservices and containerized ML environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect multi-step reasoning agentic systems.
• Operationalise LLM solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Engineer APIs for scalable ML and monitor deployment.

Skills

Python

SQL

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

API development

Tools

GCP cloud tooling (e.g. Vertex AI, BigQuery)

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

A leading financial institution in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the development of next-generation AI models. The successful candidate will architect autonomous decision-making systems and engineer scalable machine learning solutions. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with various ML frameworks are essential. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a robust benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for innovators in the AI and finance sectors.