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1 year ago
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MERITUS Talent are working with one of the nations most exciting and fast growing technology research company, for the recruitment of a Data Scientist to join their National Security team in the Gloucester office

Data Scientist - Gloucester - Permanent - Up to £60,000 - eDV Clearance Required

As a Data Science Engineer, you'll be actively involved in development of mission critical technical solutions that focus on data services for our National Security customers.

Our client are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry . You will work alongside their customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

As their 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 half-century heritage, Our client offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML, and Data Science. They change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. They take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's their 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, our client intend to double their headcount by 2027. Every individual counts.

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: 25 days plus public holidays and your birthday off
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

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