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May 01, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Scientist - Generative AI at Synechron, Sheffield, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
About Synechron : Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions within banking, financial services, and insurance. We thrive on engineering excellence, collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge technologies. About role: This role is to provide deep data science expertise across Generative AI, AI-enabled tools , and applied analytics , helping to build stronger evidence base for how AI capabilities are adopted, governed, and improved across engineering and adjacent workflows. The successful candidate will build robust analytical approaches that help to understand where tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and similar AI assistants deliver the strongest benefit, where outcomes are mixed, and what t echnical, workflow, behavioural, or organisationa l patterns explain those differences. The purpose is not only to assess the impact and usage patterns of GenAI tools, but also to create...
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Apr 28, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Data Scientist at Synechron, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
About Synechron: Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions within banking, financial services, and insurance. We thrive on engineering excellence, collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge technologies. Job Location: London (Hybrid- 3 days in the office) The Job: This role sits within a newly formed team - AI team - which is responsible for leveraging AI. You will implement, build and deploy Back End systems to automate the analysis of data, code, documentation and Jira, and structure the extracted knowledge in a Credit Risk Domain aware knowledge graph. Job Description: Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced Machine Learning and AI solutions across Credit Risk and Customer Analytics domains. Build and deploy backend AI systems to automate analysis of structured and unstructured data (data, code, documentation, Jira). Design and maintain Credit...
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Apr 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Scientist - Generative AI at Synechron, Sheffield, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
About Synechron : Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions within banking, financial services, and insurance. We thrive on engineering excellence, collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge technologies. About role: This role is to provide deep data science expertise across Generative AI, AI-enabled tools , and applied analytics , helping to build stronger evidence base for how AI capabilities are adopted, governed, and improved across engineering and adjacent workflows. The successful candidate will build robust analytical approaches that help to understand where tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and similar AI assistants deliver the strongest benefit, where outcomes are mixed, and what t echnical, workflow, behavioural, or organisationa l patterns explain those differences. The purpose is not only to assess the impact and usage patterns of GenAI tools, but also to create...
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Apr 21, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Scientist at BP, London Canary Wharf, to 12/26, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job Title: Data Scientist Job Location: Canary Wharf (Hybrid- 4 days in office, 1 from home) Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026 Industry: Oil and Energy, Tech Working Hours: 8 per day/40 per week   Role Overview: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade AI applications and services using modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, observability, cloud-native design). Define and implement foundational platforms and tools (e.g., conversational bots, AI-powered search, unstructured data processing, GenBI) that are reusable and scalable across the enterprise. Participate in cross functional team initiatives-embedded projects with business stakeholders-to rapidly build and deploy AI solutions that solve high-priority business problems. Evaluate and integrate existing AI tools, frameworks, and APIs (e.g., LLMs, vector DBs, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents) into robust applications....
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Apr 17, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Data Scientist (Python & SQL) - Freelance AI Trainer at Mindrift, Remote, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. What this opportunity involves While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may: Design original computational data science problems that simulate real-world analytical workflows across industries (telecom, finance, government, e-commerce, healthcare) Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Sklearn, Statsmodels, Matplotlib, Seaborn) Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks) Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in data processing, statistical analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and insight extraction Create...
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Apr 15, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Data Scientist at YLD, Remote, 6 Months, £B2B Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
Location: London/Hybrid (Strong preference for 1 day a week in the office) Department : Engineering/Data Employment Type: Contract (B2B) Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension) About YLD: Everything we do is to empower our clients to move forward. Our purpose is to help our clients develop the capabilities they need to outperform their competitors. Our success is a consequence of ensuring our clients are successful. Our company is built on extraordinary people; we aim to attract, inspire, develop and retain them. YLD is a software engineering and design consultancy; we create digital capabilities for our clients that last beyond our engagement. We have offices in London, Lisbon, Porto. About the role: As a Data Scientist, you will take responsibility for data, insights, and models that help our clients grow quickly. You'll have Machine Learning Engineering experience and use this to build data capabilities that...
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Apr 14, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Scientist at BP, London Canary Wharf, to 12/26, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Canary Wharf, London, UK
Job Title: Data Scientist Job Location: Canary Wharf (Hybrid- 4 days in office, 1 from home) Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026 Industry: Oil and Energy, Tech Working Hours: 8 per day/40 per week   Role Overview: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade AI applications and services using modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, observability, cloud-native design). Define and implement foundational platforms and tools (e.g., conversational bots, AI-powered search, unstructured data processing, GenBI) that are reusable and scalable across the enterprise. Participate in cross functional team initiatives-embedded projects with business stakeholders-to rapidly build and deploy AI solutions that solve high-priority business problems. Evaluate and integrate existing AI tools, frameworks, and APIs (e.g., LLMs, vector DBs, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents) into robust...
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Apr 13, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Scientist at UK Research & Innovation, Remote/Swindon, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (Swindon, UK)
We are seeking a Data Scientist to join an established team delivering Artificial Intelligence solutions built on UKRI's data landscape. This is a hands on, delivery focused role, where you will work across the full machine learning lifecycle, taking models from initial prototype through to production and ongoing optimisation. The role contributes to the discovery, planning and implementation of AI initiatives driven by the Data Delivery Group, with a strong focus on practical, scalable outcomes.   As a Data Scientist , your main responsibilities will be to: Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and models. Translate data science prototypes into production ready machine learning systems. Design, build and maintain infrastructure to train, deploy and scale ML models. Preprocess, clean and prepare data to ensure suitability for model training. Extract relevant insights and features from complex datasets. Build and maintain data pipelines...
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Apr 07, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Scientist at BP, London Canary Wharf, to 12/26, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
  London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)   Contract (1 year)   Published 19 days ago Data Java artificial intelligence Python GCP Machine Learning Azure microservices Job Title: Data Scientist Job Location: Canary Wharf (Hybrid- 4 days in office, 1 from home) Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026 Industry: Oil and Energy, Tech Working Hours: 8 per day/40 per week   Role Overview: Design, develop, and maintain production-grade AI applications and services using modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, observability, cloud-native design). Define and implement foundational platforms and tools (e.g., conversational bots, AI-powered search, unstructured data processing, GenBI) that are reusable and scalable across the enterprise. Participate in cross functional team...
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Apr 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Data Engineer (SC Cleared) at Scrumconnect Consulting, Newcastle, £350-£400 per day
£350 - £400 per day
Contract Spy Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Date Opened 28/04/2026 Job Type Contract Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK’s most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced  Senior Data Engineer  to develop, maintain, and...
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Apr 21, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Engineer (SC Cleared) at Scrumconnect, London, £350-£400 per day
£350 - £400 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Date Opened 21/04/2026 Job Type Contract About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of more than  40 million UK citizens . We are committed to  user-centred design ,  agile delivery , and driving innovation in digital services that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced  Data Engineer  to design, build, and maintain data products and a modern  Strategic Data Platform . You will work within multi-functional  Agile delivery teams , ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and continuous enhancement of data solutions. This role is ideal for someone with strong  Azure data engineering experience , excellent  SQL and Python  capability, and a passion for building  scalable, reliable...
Contract Spy
Apr 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Principal Data Engineer at CreateFuture, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. We're a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what's not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years. Our UK Benefits 35 days leave (including bank holidays). Private medical insurance. Enhanced parental and adoption leave. Financial coaching + 5% pension match. 40 hours of paid learning and development. View our full list of UK benefits. CreateFuture is a Great Place to...
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Apr 13, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Python Developer at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Hourly Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
hiring experienced Python Engineers to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work extending coding benchmarks that reflect real-world development across diverse languages and domains. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and validate coding benchmarks in Python by curating issues, solutions, and test suites from real-world repositories Ensure benchmark tasks include comprehensive unit and integration tests for solution verification Maintain consistency and scalability of benchmark task distribution Provide structured feedback on solution quality and clarity Debug, optimize, and document benchmark code for reliability and reproducibility Ideal Qualifications 3–10 years of experience as a backend software engineer, ML engineer,...
Contract Spy
Apr 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Principal Data Engineer at CreateFuture, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, England, United Kingdom
Who We Are CreateFuture is fast becoming the UK’s most recognisable digital consultancy, with years of experience building digital products and services for major organisations whilst putting our people first. We have offices in the centre of Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, and London as well as remote employees located throughout the country. We are a team of creators - whether that’s code, project plans, go to market strategies, culture initiatives, marketing campaigns, large language models or people policies. And together, with our clients, we create the future. This has seen us collaborate and partner across a multitude of industries and sectors, with the likes of PayPal, adidas, Natwest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, to name just a few. Our reputation as a partner determined to deliver high-quality, robust and thoughtful products has enabled us to scale to over 500 people in the last couple of years, and it is our amazing people - along with the safe,...
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May 01, 2026
6 Months or more
Cloud Architect at Satalia, London/Remote, 6 Months+, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (White Lion St, London N1 9PP, UK)
Cloud Architect Role type: Contract 6 months + Location: London/Remote Cloud Architect required to join our Engineering team here at Satalia As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia, a WPP company is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight-knit team of high performing colleagues. Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia’s ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting...
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Apr 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Expert Lead Azure Databricks Engineer at A2 Consultancy, Manchester, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...
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Apr 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Python Engineer at Mindera, London/Remote, £Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Senior Python Engineer - Contract - Outside IR35 We are hiring a Senior AI Engineer to join a team responsible for recommendation systems across web and mobile, working on a key AI-driven product, the AI Stylist. This is a production-focused role. The AI Stylist is already live to customers and expected to scale significantly, with a large backlog of enhancements and increasing demand. This is a hybrid position where 3 days per week are expected onsite in central London.   About the Role You will join the Recommendations team, contributing to the AI Stylist experience, an AI-powered product that combines conversational interfaces with recommendation capabilities. The work sits at the intersection of engineering and AI, focused on improving relevance, quality, and reliability in a live, customer-facing system. You will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders to evolve the system and support its rapid growth....
Contract Spy
Apr 24, 2026
6 Months or more
Cloud Architect at Satalia, London/Remote, 6 Months+, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy White Lion St, London N1 9PP, UK
Cloud Architect Role type: Contract 6 months + Location: London/Remote Cloud Architect required to join our Engineering team here at Satalia As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia, a WPP company is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight-knit team of high performing colleagues. Led by our founder and WPP Chief AI Officer Daniel Hulme, Satalia’s ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today, this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting...
Contract Spy
Apr 22, 2026
Duration not stated
Expert Lead Azure Databricks Engineer at A2 Consultancy, Manchester, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...
Contract Spy
Apr 20, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Programme Manager at Deloitte, UK Deloitte Offices, 12 Months, £Competitive Day Rate
Contract Spy UK
Job Title: Data Programme Manager Location: Any Deloitte office location outside London (e.g. Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester), travel to London is on an adhoc basis Duration: 12 months Contract Start Date : ASAP Day Rate: Competitive (inside IR35)   Deloitte Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte. Role Purpose We are looking for a highly experienced and robust Data Programme Manager to lead a strategic programme focused on building an "AI-ready data landscape". You will oversee the implementation of various data tools, driving...
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