Data Science Lead

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Roke Full time
The Opportunity

You will be responsible for leading delivery teams in the development of technical solutions for Roke's National Security customers that have a focus on data services.

You have deep knowledge in a number of areas and this is an opportunity to use that experience to define novel technical approaches.


Key Responsibilities

Technical leadership of teams with mixed technical abilities including data engineering, machine learning, cloud, DevOps, and software engineering
Lead on engagements with customers
Prepare and contribute to technical proposals and bids
Work effectively with Delivery Management to escalate risks, plan deliveries, and resourcing skills
Support customer account team by contributing to business development strategy

Why We Want You
We are looking for candidates with experience in areas including:
Designing and building scalable data platforms
Analytical techniques for extracting insight from a variety of data sources
Visualisation of complex data
Machine learning
At least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, C++)
DevOps techniques for supporting repeatable deployment and testing
Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Experience with Agile (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) leadership roles (e.g. Scrum Master, Product Owner)


Beyond your technical skills, you will be proactive and able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be curious and seek out the best approach/solution/tool for the job at hand.

About Roke
Roke is a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry areas. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.
We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of 'time, trust and freedom'.

The role may give the opportunity to work on client site, from the office, in shared workspaces or from home as necessary.

We pride ourselves on listening to each other's aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive. We will consider flexible working arrangements and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC & DV clearance.

To qualify, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV.

For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https:
//(url removed)/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance.
High level clearance bonus is available and will be considered on application
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