Overview
Data Scientist - Placement Year role at BMW Group (MINI Plant Oxford). The SmartOps team are responsible for the development and operations of the SmartOps (SPLUNK) application across the BMW global network.
Responsibilities
- You will help to design, build and roll out IT solutions as part of the IT DEV/OPs Feature Team.
- The role requires using an agile working model to establish business requirements and translate them into IT solutions, ensuring the application helps the business achieve its targets.
- You will document, train and, where necessary, support already deployed applications.
- Liaise with customers and project stakeholders to determine requirements, including arranging appropriate meetings and workshops.
- Capture and interpret business requirements in user stories to derive tasks for delivery.
Qualifications
- The candidate should be studying an IT, Business or Engineering related degree working towards a 2:2 or higher.
- Knowledge of different machine learning algorithms and experience implementing them in code.
- Knowledge of data analysis and data mining techniques, and experience implementing them in code.
- Expertise in using programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, R and SQL.
What you can look forward to
- Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
- Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday.
- Exciting Additional Benefits – On-site gym, subsidised on-site restaurant and access to the Advantages scheme with offers and discounts.
What to do now
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and a virtual interview with the hiring manager.
Eligibility and Equal Opportunity
To be eligible, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. BMW Group is committed to equal opportunities in employment and equal treatment of applicants regardless of disability, age, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based on personality, experience, and skills.
Closing date
Closing date for applications: Friday 31 October 2025. For questions, email .
Job title: Data Scientist - Placement Year | Location: Oxford, United Kingdom | Industry: Automotive | Job ID: 162052 | Publication Date: 30.09.2025
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