This is a free training course followed by the potential for a role with one of our clients.
Title: Data Scientist
Job location: Remote, UK (1 day per fortnight in London or Manchester)
Description:
These job roles are linked directly to free education, and upon completion of our course, you will be equipped to start your new role.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- 1.5+ years of experience in a technology-focused role using Python
- Able to pass a technical assessment in Python, Java or Javascript
- Commitment to complete a 16-week, part-time course to develop your mid-level skills
THE ROLE:
Our clients are looking for Data Scientists to join their team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Generative AI Initiatives: Take technical ownership of high-profile GenAI projects, guiding initiatives from ideation, innovation, and proof of concept (PoC) through to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and enterprise-scale deployment.
- Technical Innovation & Experimentation: Drive work within the Ideation pillar by prototyping, testing, and evaluating novel GenAI concepts and machine learning techniques to determine scalability and business value.
- Senior Collaboration & Governance: Work closely with the Chief Data Scientist to align technical strategy, receive mentorship, and ensure rigorous quality assurance across all project deliverables.
- Cross-Stakeholder Delivery: Serve as a core technical liaison between programme teams and key stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable AI solutions.
- High-Impact Execution: Maintain exceptional standards of technical excellence, model evaluation, and documentation on high-visibility projects spanning two major enterprise organisations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Full AI Project Lifecycle: Experience in managing the full AI project lifecycle, from research and
prototyping to deployment in production environments. Excellent communication and
stakeholder management skills. - Advanced Analytics Techniques: Experience with advanced analytics techniques for structured
data, including proficiency in Python and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or
Hugging Face. - NLP and ML Methods: Deep understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine
Learning (ML) methods for unstructured content, with expertise in foundation models and large
language models. - AI Solution Development: Experience in architecting and delivering AI solutions using
cutting-edge technologies, including tools like GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer. - Cloud Platforms and Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, Azure,
GCP, IBM Cloud) and related services, as well as experience with relational and NoSQL databases
(SQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB).
100% FREE LEARNING LINKED TO JOB ROLES
All of our courses are 100% free for all students. There are no secret or hidden fees, no payment upon completion, and no debt. We work with our partner companies to ensure this education is free for all learners.
Benefits - vary per client, but are competitive.
Skills Required
- 1.5+ years of experience in a technology-focused role using Python
- Able to pass a technical assessment in Python, Java or JavaScript
- Commitment to complete a 16-week, part-time training course
- Experience managing the full AI project lifecycle from research and prototyping to production deployment
- Proficiency in Python and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Hugging Face
- Deep understanding of NLP and ML methods for unstructured content, including foundation models and large language models
- Experience architecting and delivering AI solutions; familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud)
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB)
What We Do
Code First Girls is on a mission to close the gender gap in the tech industry by providing employment through free education. We’ve already taught more than 150,000+ women to learn to code and by working with companies globally, we’re boosting employability, diversity and social mobility, transforming local economies and communities. But we want to go further – our aim is to provide one million opportunities for women to learn to code and participate in the industry in the next five years, becoming the world’s first EdTech unicorn dedicated to women.
