Data Scientist - Hybrid, Belfast. We are recruiting for a Data Scientist to join a forward-thinking technology company in Belfast. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems with data and is excited by the potential of AI and analytics to drive innovation. You'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to design, build, and deliver impactful data-driven solutions. The role is primarily delivery-focused but also offers the chance to contribute to solution design, proof-of-concepts, and business development support. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver data science and analytics solutions across multiple industries. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to gather requirements, analyse data, and validate outputs. Develop and implement descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models. Write efficient, testable code and produce high-quality visualisations, reports, and documentation. Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of data modelling, machine learning, or data analytics. Hands-on experience delivering data analytics projects as part of a team. Experience in collaborative software development using version control (preferably Git). Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies. Exposure to scoping, feasibility analysis, or prototype development with senior stakeholders. Comfortable contributing to technical discussions and implementing solutions defined by project leads. Desirable Skills Strong Python programming skills. Knowledge of data science and ML frameworks Experience with NLP, tabular data, or computer vision. Benefits Hybrid working model, Belfast-based. Generous Annual Leave Flexitime. Pension scheme. Private health insurance. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jess Ritchie, IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Benefits: Hybrid