Senior Data Science

Job Summary We seek an experienced AI software engineer to contribute to the technical development of our AI Center of Excellence AI CoE This role focuses on hands-on development of Python-based AI platforms and products supporting the implementation from prototypes through production deployment in a regulated banking environment You will work within cross-functional teams to build compliant scalable AI systems that deliver business value Key Responsibilities Development Python Full-Stack Develop and maintain Python-based AI services and components for LLM integration RAG services prompt management and basic evaluation frameworks Data processing pipelines feature stores and retrieval systems Text-to-SQL services and API integrations Implement REST APIs using FastAPI Flask and integrate with frontend components React TypeScript Contribute to microservices architecture and ensure code quality performance and reliability Model Implementation and Deployment Support the technical implementation from PoC MVP production with guidance from senior engineers Develop and maintain CI CD pipelines for Python services and ML models Implement automated testing model validation checks and basic monitoring solutions Deploy models and services on Kubernetes OpenShift environments Create and maintain technical documentation and deployment guides Security Risk Compliance Implement security best practices in code input validation secure API endpoints data handling Integrate security scanning tools SAST DAST into development workflows Follow established patterns for data privacy access controls and audit logging Support compliance requirements through automated testing and documentation People Talent Mentoring junior developers and contributing to team knowledge sharing Risk Management Implementation of established ML model controls and monitoring systems Governance Following Responsible AI practices and contributing to compliance automation Regulatory Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Key stakeholders CIB AI COE Qualifications Education Bachelor s degree or above in Computer Science Computing engineering Mathematics or a related field Languages English Skills and Experience Python Programming ML DL Frameworks Scikit-learn XGBoost PyTorch TensorFlow Data Science Analytics Large Data Processing Cloud Platforms Services Production Deployment DevOps API Development Integration Software Engineering Architecture AI Model Implementation Security Compliance Practices About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential 43619