Data & AI Scientist

We are looking for a forward-thinking Data & AI Scientist with experience in Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning, we are particularly interested in those with experience applying foundation models and building autonomous agents. You will lead initiatives that leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to solve complex business problems, working closely with engineering and product teams., * Design and implement solutions using foundation models (e.g., GPT, PaLM, Claude, Gemini) for tasks such as summarization, Q&A, classification, and generation.

• Evaluate model performance, fine-tune pre-trained models, and apply prompt engineering techniques.
• Build and deploy autonomous agents capable of reasoning, planning, and interacting with APIs or tools to complete tasks.
• Develop and deploy supervised and unsupervised ML models using scalable pipelines.
• Integrate ML models into production environments using CI/CD and containerization tools.
• Build robust, modular Python applications for data processing, model training, and inference.
• Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices.
• Cloud Platforms (Google Cloud Preferred) Build and deploy AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms, with a preference for GCP.
• Use cloud-native tools for data storage, model training, and orchestration (e.g., Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Functions).
• Mentor junior data scientists and engineers in AI techniques and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align AI initiatives with strategic goals.

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in data science or AI roles, with hands-on experience in foundation models and agent-based systems.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Experience with LangChain, AutoGen, or similar agentic frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.