Senior Data Scientist/AI/ML Engineer
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-24
Listing for:
UST
Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Duration 6 Month Fixed term contract
About the roleUST are currently recruiting for a Senior Data Science / Machine Learning Engineer in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and strong retail domain experience to lead the design and deployment of scalable, production-grade ML solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who thrives as an independent contributor while also mentoring peers, collaborating cross‑functionally, and confidently engaging with senior stakeholders. You will own end‑to‑end ML initiatives from problem framing and modelling to productization and impact measurement
- es Architect, design, and deployment-to-end ML systems on Google Cloud at sca
- leLead development of data pipelines, feature engineering frameworks, and MLOps workflo
- ws Strong experience of ML libraries and applications e.g., Time series analysis, Neural Net, SVMs, boosting methods and implementation using Pyth
- on Experience with Computer Vision / Vision models (shelf analytics, product recognition, OCR, etc
- s.Translate ambiguous business problems into data science solutions and measurable KP
- Is Proficient in Data fetch, data merge, data wrangling, exploratory data analysis and feature engineeri
- ng Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to influence strategy using data-driven insigh
- ts Implement robust MLOps practices (CI/CD, model monitoring, automated retraining, observabilit
- y)
Building predictive models and segmentations to create better customer experienc - e.Evaluate and implement optimal solution designs by assessing alternative workflows, architectures, and process improvements to ensure efficiency, scalability, and reliabilit
- y.Establish appropriate governance and controls by identifying risks and issues, and developing improved procedures, policies, and best practice
- s.Develop, document, and maintain system protocols, operating procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, compliance, and maintainabilit
- y.Support end users and stakeholders by creating and maintaining technical and user documentation, providing training, and offering operational support as require
- d.Work closely with large team, great collaboration and stakeholder management skil
- ls Safeguard sensitive data and maintain user trust by adhering to confidentiality, security, and compliance standard
- s.Prepare technical and analytical reports by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data, insights, and trends to inform strategic decision-makin
- g.Maintain and enhance professional and technical expertise through continuous learning, industry research, networking, and adoption of emerging technologies and best practices. Required Qualificatio
- ns Excellent problem solving, Critical and Analytical thinking skills and hands on coding skil
- ls Bachelor s/Master s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related fie
- ld Strong hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platfo
- rm Advanced proficiency in Python and ML/AI frameworks (scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, Py Torc
- h)
Experience designing scalable ML architectures and distributed data syste - ms Proven retail industry experience (mandator
- y)
Experience building real-time and batch ML solutio - ns Strong background in statistics, experimentation, A/B testing, and model validati
- on Ability to independently drive projects from concept to producti
- on Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Good to Ha
- ve Experience with Computer Vision / Vision models (shelf analytics, product recognition, OCR, etc
- .)Exposure to GenAI / LLM applicatio
- ns Kubernetes/Docker and cloud-native deploymen
- ts Feature stores and model registri
- esGCP or ML certifications Soft Skills & Leadership Trai
- ts Strong ownership mindset and accountabili
- ty Positive, solution-oriented attitu
- de Effective collaborator and team play
- er Ability to mentor and guide junior team membe
- rs Strong communication and storytelling skil
- ls Comfortably influencing senior stakeholders and driving adopti
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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