Data Scientist

Alderley Park Recruitment are currently recruiting a Data Scientist for our notable client based in Oldham. The role is a permanent position, initially 100% office based with more flexibility after probation period and is paying a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE.

Our client has been trading for over 30 years with offices on five continents and they employ around 400 people, with over 150 based from their state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, they provide their retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with their industry-leading technology keeping them at the forefront of the sector. They also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to their values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive they have seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find them on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

The Data Scientist, role overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with a strong background in Deep Learning to join our clients dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing deep learning models to extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and create impactful solutions.

Your Responsibilities as a Data Scientist:

• Develop, implement, and optimise deep learning models for image classification problems
  
  
• Collaborate with a co-located team of Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of models into production environments.
  
  
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, data preprocessing, feature engineering to uncover insights and guide model development.
  
  
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in deep learning and AI technologies and apply them to real-world problems.
  
  
• Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
  
  
• Participate in code reviews, model evaluations, and continuous improvement processes to maintain high-quality deliverables.
  
  Skills and experience we are looking for in our Data Scientist:
  
  
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field is desirable. An excellent degree from a well-established University will be considered.
  
  
• Understanding of the mathematics of CNNs and GANs essential, or other advanced deep learning techniques.
  
  
• Proven experience in developing and deploying deep learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or similar.
  
  
• Strong proficiency in programming in Python.
  
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  
  
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) preferable.
  
  Your Package & Perks:
  
  
• A competitive salary
  
  
• Flexible working hours
  
  
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
  
  
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
  
  
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
  
  
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
  
  
• Wellbeing support
  
  
• Life Insurance
  
  
• Income Protection Insurance
  
  
• Educational Sponsorship
  
  
• Electric Car Scheme
  
  
• Free secure parking
  
  
• Onsite electric car charging points
  
  
• Staff car workshop
  
  
• Free onsite modern gym
  
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  
• Informal dress code
  
  
• Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks
  
  This is a great role, with a great business, so, if it is of interest, please apply now in order to be considered