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Principal Data Scientist

Faculty· Defence
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Hybrid (Remote (UK))Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior data science leadership role focused on delivering AI/ML solutions for the Defence sector, combining technical excellence with client engagement, strategy, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

  • Owning and growing a strategic portfolio of machine learning work specifically tailored to the Defence sector.
  • Translating client challenges into technical roadmaps by leading project scoping, delivery, and client engagement.
  • Writing exemplary, production grade code to set technical standards on our most sophisticated delivery projects.
  • Serving as a technical authority on machine learning across Faculty and representing our capabilities within the wider community.
  • Partnering with commercial and delivery teams to drive technical selling, pitching, and business growth.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior data scientists through complex problem solving, technical planning, and execution.

Qualifications

  • Deep domain expertise within Defence or other industries.
  • Prior direct management experience and ability to mentor junior colleagues.
  • Broad knowledge across a range of machine learning techniques, including experience building Generative AI and agentic AI applications with Large Language Models.
  • Advanced coding skills in Python and proven experience building and maintaining scalable codebases.
  • Ability to make pragmatic decisions balancing time, resources, and complexity.
  • Engaging communicator who builds trust with senior stakeholders and technical counterparts.

Skills

Required:Domain expertise in Defence or related industriesMentorship and people managementMachine learning techniquesPython programming
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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