Data Scientist

Morgan McKinley

United Kingdom

Accepting Applications Full-time Hybrid
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Job Description
**Data Platform** **Location:** UK (client\-facing, hybrid as required) **Type:** Contract **Level:** Senior / Consultant **Overview** We are working with a high\-growth, Microsoft\-aligned data consultancy delivering modern data platform and AI solutions across enterprise clients. Operating at the forefront of the Azure ecosystem (Fabric, Databricks, Synapse), the business is known for its **rapid delivery model,** providing tangible value to clients in weeks, not months, while embedding capability within client teams. They are looking for a **Data Scientist** who can combine strong technical capability with a **consulting mindset** , working directly with stakeholders to shape, deliver, and scale data\-driven solutions. **The Role** This is not a traditional back\-office data science role. You will operate as a **client\-facing consultant** , often working independently or in small teams, delivering high\-impact solutions and guiding clients through their data and AI journey. You will be expected to: * Engage directly with business and technical stakeholders (including senior leadership) * Translate ambiguous requirements into actionable data science solutions * Rapidly prototype and deliver models that create measurable business value * Iterate and scale solutions into production\-ready systems * Upskill and mentor client teams as part of delivery **Key Responsibilities** * Design and build **machine learning / AI solutions** using Azure\-based technologies * Work across the full lifecycle: * problem definition * data exploration * model development * deployment and optimisation * Deliver solutions in **fast\-paced, iterative environments** (weeks rather than months) * Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Lead workshops, assessments, and client engagements * Support the development of reusable frameworks and best practices **Key Skills \& Experience** * Strong experience in **Data Science / Machine Learning** roles * Hands\-on expertise with: * Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit\-learn, etc.) * SQL * Experience working within **Azure data environments** , ideally: * Azure Machine Learning * Databricks * Microsoft Fabric / Synapse * Experience deploying models into production environments * Strong understanding of: * feature engineering * model evaluation * MLOps principles **Consulting / Soft Skills (Critical)** * Proven ability to **work directly with clients** and stakeholders * Strong communication and presentation skills * Comfortable operating in **ambiguous, fast\-moving environments** * Ability to **think on your feet** and adapt in real time * Experience leading or contributing to **client\-facing engagements** **Desirable** * Experience in consultancy or client\-facing roles * Exposure to modern data platform architectures (lakehouse, medallion, etc.) * Experience working with **Fabric / Databricks at scale** * Knowledge of GenAI / LLM use cases * Experience mentoring or leading junior team members **Why Join** * Work on cutting\-edge Azure and AI projects * Operate in a **high\-impact, low\-bureaucracy environment** * Opportunity to take ownership and shape client outcomes * Be part of a **high\-growth consultancy** with a clear trajectory * Opportunity for long\-term incentives aligned to business growth
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