Location: Hybrid (strong preference for Reading office) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week About BCN At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly. We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to its full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions. Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive. We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry‑leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation. Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication, we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today. The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for. Focus of the role We are looking for a DP‑100–certified Azure Data Scientist who is passionate about applied machine learning and delivering real improvements to our clients in smart, effective ways. The successful candidate will be eager to deepen their skills and broaden into wider Azure analytics capabilities, building a long career here at BCN Group within a growing and exciting innovation technology team. Our people have three things in common: a curiosity for learning, a drive to deliver projects brilliantly, and a belief that together we make a difference. Key Responsibilities Work directly with business stakeholders to conceive, design and deliver end‑to‑end machine learning solutions, aligned to operational goals and governance standards. Prepare and transform data for modelling using Python and Azure‑native tools, ensuring quality and consistency across the ML and AI lifecycles. Evaluate, and deploy models using AutoML, MLflow, and custom pipelines, with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor model performance, detect drift, and implement retraining strategies to maintain relevance and accuracy. Apply responsible AI principles including fairness, explainability, and privacy to support ethical and transparent model development. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate ML and AI solutions into business processes, improving engagement, productivity, and decision‑making. Support our clients maintain and optimise Azure ML environments to deliver reproducible experimentation and efficient deployment. Person / Skills
AI & Data Engineer employer: BCN
At BCN, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With access to industry-leading training through our BCN Academy, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including a health cash plan and volunteer days, we empower our team to thrive both professionally and personally. Our Manchester and Leeds locations feature on-site gyms and a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, making BCN a truly rewarding place to work.
