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Bolton

As a data engineer specialising in generative AI ; this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build and maintain data sets for internal customers whilst ensuring they can be maintained.

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate design, deploy, improve and support MBDA data sets.

You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs.

You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance to MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting edge solutions to our internal customers.

What we're looking for from you:

  • SQL technologies skills (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle )
  • noSQL technologies skills (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J )
  • Data exchange and processing skills (e.g. ETL, ESB, API )
  • Development (e.g. Python) skills
  • Big data technologies knowledge (e.g. Hadoop stack)
  • Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing)
  • Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition)
  • Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous
  • Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) would be advantageous
  • Knowledge in the industrial and / or defence sector would be advantageous

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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