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Are you an experienced Data Scientist, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Data Scientist, to join our talented team at our head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

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 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 optimize 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 containerization 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

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 150 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

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

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

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Data Scientist and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you

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