Senior Data Scientist
Location: England - Various locations available
Clearance: Must hold/ be willing to go through advanced security clearance
Nationality: Must be a sole British Citizen
Salary: £85 - £105k
Here at Anson McCade we are working with a bespoke data & AI consultancy to hire a Senior Data Scientist to lead and deliver cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for clients across UK defence and public sector. This is a hands-on, strategic position for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science, client delivery, and software product design.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead technical project delivery and shape data science strategy across multiple client engagements
- Define and implement bespoke machine learning algorithms to solve real-world defence problems
- Guide technical scoping and planning, working closely with stakeholders to ensure feasibility and impact
- Mentor and support other data scientists across project teams
- Contribute to the wider data science community via open-source projects, public speaking, or technical training
- Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and designers to inform secure, deployable AI solutions
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Senior-level experience in data science or a quantitative field
- Proficient programming skills (Python preferred); familiarity with core data science libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn)
- Experience with deep learning tools (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar)
- Strong mathematical/statistical background
- Familiarity with a wide range of data science methods (e.g. ML, NLP, Bayesian inference, APIs, SQL)
- Experience leading data science teams and managing project timelines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
This is an exciting opportunity to apply data science in a meaningful, mission-focused environment while influencing the future of AI in defence. Apply now to learn more!