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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher (eDV) - **Company:** Frontier Resourcing - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=17138035b172ec53 ## About the Role Do you have a Master's degree?, * Degree (BSc or above) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline. * Strong Python development experience, including machine learning frameworks such as Hugging Face, TensorFlow and PyTorch. * Proven experience delivering machine learning solutions within commercial, research or government environments. * Strong understanding of modern AI/ML techniques across areas such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision. * Experience training, fine-tuning and evaluating machine learning and AI models. * Ability to undertake technical research and apply findings to real-world challenges. * Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, reports or research publications. * Previous experience mentoring team members and providing technical leadership. Desirable Skills & Experience * MSc or PhD with a strong research background. * Experience developing and maintaining robust ML pipelines and MLOps practices. * Familiarity with version control, containerisation and environment management tools, including Git and Docker. * Experience working within Linux environments and using command-line tooling. * Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML solutions into production environments. * Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS, although Azure or GCP experience is also valuable. * Published research in peer-reviewed journals or conferences. * Experience writing technical proposals, bids or research funding submissions. ## Description Working with a leading National Security and Cyber organisation, you will help develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions that support critical national security missions. Operating within a mature Agile environment, you'll collaborate closely with customers, engineers, researchers and data scientists to solve complex real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI, machine learning and data science techniques. We have opportunities at all levels from Associate, Senior and Principal levels. Roles can be based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working available (typically 3 days per week on-site). * Due to the nature of work in National Infrastructure, candidates must hold an active eDV (enhanced DV) UK Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a key role in the technical leadership, design and delivery of AI and machine learning projects from concept through to deployment. You'll work within a specialist team of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning experts, driving innovative research, developing advanced solutions and mentoring colleagues across a range of customer and internal R&D programmes. 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