As a Lead Data Scientist, you will architect, design, and deliver advanced AI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning, generative and agentic AI technologies
Job Summary
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will architect, design, and deliver advanced AI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning, generative and agentic AI technologies.
You will manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development.
Kainos is recognised as one of the UK’s leading AI and data businesses, with a decade-long track record of delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions for clients across government, healthcare, defence, and commercial sectors.
Matching Summary
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will architect, design, and deliver advanced AI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning, generative and agentic AI technologies.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AI/ML model development
Prompt engineering and RAG
Python with software engineering best practices
Large-scale data engineering
Responsible AI principles
Nice-to-have
Deep learning frameworks
LLM fine-tuning
Vector databases and semantic search
AI security and compliance
Key Requirements
Minimum 2.1 degree in quantitative field
Experience managing and coaching junior team members