Data Science Lead

Our client is a leading technology company within the Defence and Government industry.

They are looking for someone who has a background in data science and is looking to take technical responsibility for data teams.

The teams cover a broad range of technologies (data science, data engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, software engineering) so candidates must have an interest in a wide technology set.

You will be responsible for leading agile data teams in the development of technical solutions for the company’s Government customers.

You have deep knowledge in a number of areas and this is an opportunity to use that experience to define novel technical approaches.

• Technical leadership of teams with mixed technical abilities including data engineering, machine learning, cloud, DevOps, and software engineering
• Lead on engagements with customers
• Prepare and contribute to technical proposals and bids
• Work effectively with Delivery Management to escalate risks, plan deliveries, and resourcing skills
• Support customer account team by contributing to business development strategy

• Designing and building scalable data platforms
• Analytical techniques for extracting insight from a variety of data sources
• Visualisation of complex data
• Machine learning
• At least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C++)
• DevOps techniques for supporting repeatable deployment and testing
• Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with Agile (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) leadership roles (e.g. Scrum Master, Product Owner)

Our client is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Their working environment is friendly, innovative and inclusive.  They can accommodate flexible working arrangements, and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC or DV. If you do not hold an active SC or DV clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

• Flexi Leave and Flexi Time Scheme
• Annual Holiday
• Flexible Benefits
• Sickness Benefit
• Business Performance Related Bonus
• Share Save Plan
• Pension scheme