Data Science Engineer

Roke Manor Research Limited
Woking
3 weeks ago
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As a Data Science Engineer, you'll be actively involved in the development of mission-critical technical solutions that focus on data services for our National Security customers.

Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and Intelligence. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

As our next Data Science Engineer, you'll be working with datasets of varying sizes to cleanse, manipulate, fuse, and explore; allowing our customers to make faster, more accurate decisions and keep the nation safe.

The key requirements

  • Experience with scripting languages like Python for data exploration, cleansing, and manipulation.
  • A knowledge of machine learning models and statistical techniques, including validation.
  • An understanding of data analytics and data visualisation techniques.
  • Able to process large datasets via batch or stream processing using Apache Spark or similar.
  • Exposure to techniques used for acquiring and fusing data.

The below skills and experience would also be a bonus:

  • Cloud platforms (preferably AWS) or implementing cloud-based data science solutions.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn DataOps.
  • Structured or unstructured database experience.
  • Container experience, including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Agile ways of working.
  • Software best practices including version control and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
  • Familiarity with Linux.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, AI, ML, and Data Science. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We reinvest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

Where you'll work

You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunchtime walk.

Why you should join us

We are one Roke. We believe we all have a responsibility to create an environment where we all have the time, trust, and freedom to succeed and where we are encouraged to bring our whole self to work. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, enabled by our employee-led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+), and ME (Majority Ethnic), which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.

Mental health and wellbeing are important to us, and we have a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it. We also have a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma, and support positive wellbeing.

The benefits and perks

  • Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life.
  • Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance.
  • Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions.
  • Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
  • Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5-year plan.

Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

The next step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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