AI Specialist

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1 year ago
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About the Role

We are strengthening our AI offering and are looking for an AI specialist to help businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) by understanding their needs, designing AI solutions, and implementing those solutions. BJSS AI specialists have expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies. The successful candidate will provide:

Expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies: possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and other relevant AI technologies. Be familiar with various algorithms, frameworks, and tools used in these areas, including cloud-based AI services. This expertise enables to design, develop, and implement AI solutions effectively.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills:ability to tackle complex business challenges and devise sustainable AI architectures accordingly. Be able to analyse data, identify patterns, and extract meaningful insights to address specific problems or improve business processes using AI techniques.Ability to work with businesses to understand their needs and develop AI solutions: Be able to engage with clients, understand their business requirements, and translate those needs into AI solutions. This involves conducting thorough assessments, gathering and analysing relevant data, and proposing tailored AI approaches to address specific business goals.Excellent communication and presentation skills:Effective communication is crucial for an AI specialist as you will be required to articulate complex concepts and technical details in a clear and concise manner. Be able to explain AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, making it accessible and understandable to all. Additionally, strong presentation skills are essential for delivering engaging and persuasive presentations to clients and internal teams.Ability to work independently and as part of a team:Be self-motivated and capable of working independently, taking ownership of projects and driving them to completion. At the same time, be a team player, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, other data specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of AI solutions. This requires good interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a cooperative mindset.Drive innovation and knowledge sharing internally: Keep team updated on AI tech, curate info, share best practices, research, lead training sessions, workshops, and events. Foster continuous learning.

About You

You are empathetic, passionate and have a love of sharing with others. You enjoy working in a team and care passionately for others’ well-being.

You have developed a strong reputation as a data scientist and will have successfully delivered significant value in the industry through data science solutions. You are a doer, you love to tackle the hardest of challenges and have no problem opening a notebook or a code editor.

You do your best to stay abreast of the latest changes in data science and the fact that you find it impossible only enhances your passion for data science.

Some of the Perks

Flexible benefits allowance – you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts – we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals  Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’Reilly Giving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join– quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme

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