17 data scientist jobs found in London

🧪 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 🧪 📍 Location: Hybrid 1-2 days per week onsite in London 📅 Start: 1st December - 1st April initially 💰 Day Rate: Outside IR35 - rate depending on experience An established consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (Contract) to lead and deliver a series of high-impact machine learning proof-of-concept and beta-stage projects for a major public sector client. You’ll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of these projects, providing both hands-on expertise and leadership to a small team of data scientists, supported by engineers. The work will involve a balance of technical delivery, client engagement and strategic oversight. Role Responsibilities Act as technical lead and mentor for junior data scientists. Partner directly with client stakeholders to translate complex technical insights into business impact. Define and guide the machine learning strategy and direction for assigned projects. Lead the...

If you are an experienced Programme Manager with proven capabilities of delivering AI projects we have a new role we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role requires onsite attendance twice a week and has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35. Overview: The client is seeking a specialist - not a generalist. They require individuals who combine AI expertise, project management capability, and strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) who has successfully delivered complex AI or data-driven programmes from end to end. Candidates should demonstrate: Several years of experience in relevant roles such as project management, product management, or operations management. Consideration will also be given to data professionals who can show strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. AI Expertise Candidates should have hands-on experience in data and AI, ideally having worked as a data analyst or data...

If you are an experienced Programme Manager with proven capabilities of delivering AI projects we have a new role we would like to discuss with you. Please note this role requires onsite attendance twice a week and has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35. Overview: The client is seeking a specialist - not a generalist. They require individuals who combine AI expertise, project management capability, and strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) who has successfully delivered complex AI or data-driven programmes from end to end. Reporting Line: The role will report directly to the Transformation Director, with the CEO actively involved in the interview and selection process. Candidates should demonstrate: Several years of experience in relevant roles such as project management, product management, or operations management. Consideration will also be given to data professionals who can show strong...

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data-driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved performance...

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data-driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved performance and efficiency....

Full job description Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data-driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise...

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation 's data-driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimise data processes for improved...

Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading real estate organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid Working - London based - Outside IR35 In this role, you will manage and optimise the data infrastructure, driving insights and supporting our decision-making processes. Your expertise will be crucial in contributing to our organisation's data-driven success. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our business Role The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to fulfil their data requirements and support their work. Collect and process datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Implement efficient data models and schemas for storage and retrieval. Optimize data processes for improved performance and...

Staff Golang Engineer (Contract – Pharma / Life Sciences) - up to £750 per day, outside IR35 Location: 3 days a week in the office in London, 2 days WFH Contract Type: 6 months (with potential to extend) Day Rate: up to £750 per day, outside IR35 About the Role Our client within the Life Sciences industry is seeking 3 x experienced Staff Golang Engineer to join our engineering team on a contract basis. You’ll play a key role in building databases from scratch and creating platforms like Kafka. Being hands-on within a team delivering projects and solving tough tech problems. What You’ll Do Design and implement robust, scalable microservices and APIs in Go Lead the technical design of distributed data systems supporting research and clinical workflows Collaborate with data scientists, bioinformaticians, and product teams to translate scientific needs into resilient software solutions Optimize data processing pipelines for performance,...

Lead Data Engineer (Databricks Specialist) Contract: 3–6 months Day Rate: £600–£700 (Outside IR35) Start Date: January 2026 Location: UK (Remote / Hybrid options) We are representing a Databricks delivery partner who help organisations transform the way they use data, building scalable, modern data platforms and accelerating AI adoption through Databricks. We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer who is exceptional with Databricks and ready to play a key role in designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge data solutions for enterprise clients. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned engineer who can operate across architecture, delivery, and consulting. Key responsibilities include: Design and build end-to-end data solutions on Databricks, using Spark, Python, SQL, and Delta Lake Apply software engineering best practices — TDD, CI/CD, version control, automation, and clean coding principles Work across the entire software development lifecycle, from...

AI Transformation Director (Contract) Location: London (Remote/Hybrid) Rate: £750 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6-12 months About the Role We're seeking an experienced AI Transformation Director to lead enterprise-level initiatives that embed artificial intelligence and automation across key business functions. You'll shape the AI strategy, oversee implementation, and ensure measurable value delivery through innovation, efficiency, and intelligent insights. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute an AI transformation roadmap aligned with business strategy. Identify and prioritise high-value AI opportunities across multiple departments. Oversee design, build, and deployment of AI and data-driven solutions. Partner with senior leadership to drive cultural and operational adoption of AI. Establish governance frameworks ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant AI usage. Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and business...

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and...

Full job description Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions....

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and...

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and unstructured data...

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and unstructured data...

Robert Half have partnered with a market leading property development organisation for an experienced Azure Data Engineer to join their data and analytics team, on an initial 3-6 month contract based out of their London office The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines in the Azure cloud environment, with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and ETL frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and related services. Build and optimise data models to support reporting, analytics, and machine learning use cases. Implement robust data quality, governance, and security practices across the data ecosystem. Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and unstructured data...