Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid - 1 office visit a week) Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAPOutside IR35A global consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its internal transformation team focused on delivering AI-driven solutions across tax and legal services. This is a contract role within a high-performing data and AI group, offering exposure to cutting-edge generative AI technologies and the opportunity to contribute to impactful service delivery innovations.Key Responsibilities:Design and deploy Python-based AI applications for internal useConduct RandD on generative AI techniques including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generationBuild agentic systems and LLM-assisted frameworks using modern orchestration toolsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutionsMaintain high standards of code quality, documentation, and testingDevelop evaluation pipelines and ensure robust quality control across deploymentsEssential Skills and Experience:Advanced Python programming skills with experience in libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Langchain, LlamaIndexDeep expertise in Azure and its AI services, including Azure AI FoundryHands-on experience with GenAI techniques: prompt orchestration, retrieval methods (RAG, knowledge graphs), agentic frameworks (LangGraph, Semantic Kernel Agents)Familiarity with software engineering best practices: version control, testing, deploymentAbility to