Summary: Vertice is seeking a Senior Data Analytics & AI Consultant with strong expertise in data science, machine learning, and software engineering to develop and deploy advanced AI models for clients. Highlights: 1. Design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence models 2. Lead end-to-end AI project lifecycle from data acquisition to deployment 3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions **Company Information and Introduction:** Are you interested in growing your career with Vertice, Oracle UK \& Ireland Partner of the Year. Vertice is seeking a Senior Data Analytics \& AI Consultant to work across its key Clients to design, develop and deploy advanced artificial intelligence models, functions and automated procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data science, machine learning and software engineering, with the ability to translate business objectives into scalable data\-driven solutions. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, we offer you the opportunity to grow your career with Vertice, an Oracle Global Platinum Partner. Take a look below! **What We Offer** * Competitive salary * Generous paid annual leave * Annual performance related bonus * Reasonable % of Travel to our Local office Hubs and customer sites * Hybrid and Remote working options * Annual salary reviews * Employer pension contribution to a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme * Life assurance cover * Paid sick leave * Paid maternity leave * Paid paternity leave * Employee assistance program * Learning \& Development support through a catalogue of courses * Opportunity to work in a team environment and to grow your career **Key Responsibilities and Duties:** You will work in the Data Analytics \& AI Team within the business and on other client programmes of work: * Design, build, and optimize AI/ML models for applications such as prediction, classification, recommendation, computer vision, or natural language processing. * Build data processing pipelines to support AI\-driven applications and workflows. * Lead the end\-to\-end AI project lifecycle — from data acquisition and preprocessing to model training, evaluation, and deployment. * Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems and business processes. * Implement scalable model pipelines using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers. * Implement model validation, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement, continuous development (CI/CD) procedures. * Conduct data analysis, feature engineering, and model training using modern ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit\-learn) * Monitor model performance and retrain as needed to maintain quality and relevance * Ensure all AI solutions \& models comply with ethical, security, and data governance standards. * Stay up to date with emerging AI research and technologies and evaluate their potential impact. * Mentor junior developers and guide code reviews and best practices for AI\-driven systems. * Research and apply the latest AI methodologies and frameworks to enhance model performance and efficiency. **Key Skills and Competencies:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field. * Proven experience in machine learning model development, statistical analysis to solve business problems * Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, R, or C\+\+, with experience using AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face). * Familiarity with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP). * Skilled in SQL, data pipelines, and distributed computing (Spark, Dask, Ray) * Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow) and version control (Git). * Experience with Power BI would be an advantage. * Strong analytical thinking, problem\-solving, and documentation skills. * Excellent English written and oral communication skills **Preferred Qualifications.** * Experience in AI, Machine Learning, or related discipline. * Experience with LLMs, generative AI, or multimodal models. * Background in vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) and retrieval\-augmented generation (RAG). **What we’re looking for** * 3\+ years’ experience in AI, Machine Learning, or a related discipline. * Hands\-on experience with large language models (LLMs), generative AI, or multimodal models. * Strong understanding of vector databases (e.g. Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) and retrieval\-augmented generation (RAG). * Proven experience producing high\-quality, detailed business and technical documentation. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. * Experience in process design and continuous improvement. * Highly organised and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. * Self\-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership. * Fluent in written and spoken English. * Eligible to live and work in the UK and EU. * Eligible to obtain security clearance for certain customer projects.