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Data Scientist

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What you’ll be doing

Using statistical analysis to select and tune algorithms and quantify performance in a business relevant way.


Tells engaging stories using non-technical language and exciting visualisations to influence change.
Deploying machine learning models as resilient applications or data pipelines.
Implementing solutions from primary research papers, keeping the team at the cutting edge of technology.
Analyzing and manipulating data from our various data stores to create high quality data features for modelling.
Work with data science leads to understand the business problem and translate into deliverables, making the right decisions that benefit the broader organization.
You will engage in chapter initiatives and input into the data science strategy
 

The skills and experience you will have under your belt

Masters/PhD in relevant field or relevant experience related to RL.


Experience with deep learning libraries such PyTorch, Tensorflow, or others.
Advanced statistics (sequential analysis or Bayesian statistics highly desirable)
Highly proficient programming skills in Python and SQL.
Appreciation of good software engineering practice e.g. version control, test driven development.
Hands on experience using big data technologies such as Apache Beam or spark.
Knowledge of techniques like embedding highly desirable.
GCP (or other cloud platform) experience is desirable.
 

What's in it for you? What are the benefits


BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development. 



• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 10% on target performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme if you pay in 5% BT will pay in an additional 10%
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
• 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• World class training and development opportunities
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community

BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there’s any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’ We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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