Data Science Specialist

What you’ll be doing

Mentors other Data Science & AI professionals, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource.
Coordinates the development and implementation of custom data models, intelligent algorithms, and AI solutions to apply to data sets.
Pursue new opportunities to utilise data science/machine learning for improved outcomes.
Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Essential Skills

Programming
Scripting
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Statistical Analysis

What we'd like to see on your CV

Data Analysis: Understanding of graphs, Networks, time-series modelling, numerical algorithms and geospatial analytics.
Machine Learning: Understanding of machine learning techniques and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
Devops: Basic devops and system level linux skills – confident with ssh and shell scripting, cron, package management.Familiar with version control and a mix of development environments.
Software Development: Highly experienced with compiled and interpreted languages such as Python and Scala/Java, confident with common in libraries like Pandas, NumPy.
Cyber Analytics: Understanding and detecting threats in Networks data.

Benefits

10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
On-call allowance (Depending on the requirements of the role)
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
World-class training and development opportunities
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.​
Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.​
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues​
2 weeks paid carer’s leave ​
World-class training and development opportunities​
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

 #LI-Onsite 

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. 


In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors. 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.