Title: Data Scientist - AI Client: Home Office Rate: Up to £520Contract: Inside IR35Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (minimum 5 years'' UK residency)We''re seeking a skilled Data Scientist with AI experience to join a high-profile rogramme within a Central Government agency, working on advanced data and AI-driven solutions to support a mission critical project. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives applying Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models (LLMs) within a secure environment.Key Skills andamp; Experience:Proven experience as a Data Scientist, ideally in a government or large-scale enterprise environment.Strong Python programming skills, including experience with data science and AI/ML frameworks (eg, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).Experience developing and fine-tuning LLMs and working with generative AI tools.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (Azure ML, Databricks, or other AI services).Ability to handle, process, and analyse large, complex datasets.Strong understanding of data ethics, governance, and responsible AI principles.Must have SC Clearance and 5 years'' continuous UK residency.Desirable:Experience with MLOps or deploying ML models into production.Familiarity with data engineering workflows and pipelines.Knowledge of working in a secure or public sector environment.If you believe your experience is in line with the requirements for this role, get in touch with me ..... full job details .....