Lead Data Scientist

1 month ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Cognizant Full time

Please note that this role requires security clearance at SC level. You must be SC cleared to be considered for the role.


Here at Cognizant, we work with clients across the UK’s public sector to help modernise their businesses. As one of our largest growing business sectors, we guide our government, defence and healthcare clients through their digital transformation journeys.


We are currently recruiting a Data Scientist Lead to join our AI&A (artificial intelligence & Analytics) practice. AI&A is dedicated to helping businesses become more data-centric by building accessible, trustworthy, and future-ready data foundations and transform decision making powered by AI to drive growth & success.


The role is based in London and you will be expected to travel onsite 2 to 3 times a week.


Some of your key responsibilities will be to:


  • In this role, you will act as an expert who provides support and guidance to teams and you will be a recognised authority on a number of data science specialisms within government, with knowledge of cutting edge techniques.
  • You will engage with senior stakeholders and champion the value of data science
  • You will have some line management/mentoring responsibilities


The experience you will need to demonstrate:


From a technical perspective:


  • Experience in developing and implementing AI / ML based solutions across different sectors including Government
  • Experience in extracting data and constructing pipelines in different formats from diverse sources
  • In depth experience in AI / ML statistical programming languages such as Python, R, SAS
  • Knowledge and experience of ML Ops
  • Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications of developing and implementing AI/ ML solutions with at least 1 Hyperscaler


To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the below:


  • You will demonstrate a consultative approach regarding identifying client issues and commitment to delivering high quality solutions
  • You will have the ability to work autonomously or with teams
  • You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at the most senior level


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