Principal Data Scientist

📋 Description

• Owning and growing a strategic portfolio of machine learning work, tailored to the Defence sector.
• Translating client challenges into technical roadmaps by leading scoping, delivery, and engagement.
• Writing exemplary, production-grade code to set technical standards on sophisticated delivery
• Serving as a technical authority on machine learning across Faculty and representing capabilities
• Partnering with commercial and delivery teams to drive technical selling and business growth.
• Mentoring and guiding junior data scientists through complex problems and execution.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep domain expertise within Defence or related industries.
• Experience mentoring juniors and prior direct management experience.
• Broad knowledge across ML techniques, including Generative AI and agentic AI with Large Language
• Advanced coding skills in Python and scalable codebases.
• Pragmatic decision making based on time, resources and complexity.
• Engaging communicator with senior stakeholders and technical counterparts.

🎁 Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching
• Hybrid Working