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# Data Scientist - 12 Month Contract - Hybrid in UK - Inside IR35

- **Company:** Hamilton Barnes
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-5F6A98EB1343CBEAC4/

## About the Role

* 6+ years' experience in data science
 * Experience with problem framing and AI/ML metrics
 * Evaluation and development of classical ML and LLM solutions
 * Prompt engineering and RAG fundamentals
 * Experiment design and model cards - desirable: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, clear stakeholder communication, leadership abilities, ability to work independently and negotiate priorities

## Description

* Collect, process, and analyse large datasets from a variety of sources
 * Develop experimental models and machine learning applications in Python
 * Perform complex statistical analysis and interpret results
 * Lead small teams in the development and maintenance of data science products, mentoring junior data scientists and providing technical guidance
 * Collaborate with business partners to communicate key findings
 * Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science