Associate Data Analyst

Verra Mobility; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-enabled mobility solutions provider is seeking an Associate Data Analyst in Southampton to design reporting and data visualizations. The role involves working on the development lifecycle with a focus on traffic management solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with scripting languages. This opportunity offers a chance to impact smart mobility initiatives significantly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages a bonus (Python, R, Java, JavaScript, Scala, etc.).
• SQL skills essential (MSSQL, Postgres, BigQuery, Redshift).

Responsibilities

• Define the technology vision for big data analysis.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an end-to-end product.
• Develop machine learning models for traffic management sensors.
• Develop advanced data reporting capabilities and visualizations.
• Provide architectural expertise to development teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Scripting/programming languages (Python, R, etc.)

SQL (MSSQL, Postgres, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Hadoop

Apache Spark

BigQuery

Job description

Who we are...

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. And we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ individual tolling authorities.

Position Overview

The Associate Data Analyst role is to design and develop reporting both basic and advanced, data visualizations including dashboards, graphs / charts, etc. This role will be involved in all aspects of the development life-cycle, including data collection, data processing and transformation, testing and product delivery and support. Working closely with the software engineering team for both cameras and back-office processing, this role will be critical to future product offerings aligned not only to photo-enforcement but also intelligent motorway management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Define the technology vision and strategy for big data analysis for traffic management solutions.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, and designers to deliver an end-to-end product: from the idea phase, through collecting and assessing the data, exploring algorithmic approaches, developing, testing, validating and integrating the algorithm in the production environment.
• Develop machine learning models encompassing data from traffic management sensors and other data sources.
• Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing a plus (Map / Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Apache Spark, etc.).
• Develop advanced data reporting capabilities and data visualizations; combining multiple disparate data sources to gain detailed insights into photo enforcement programs.
• Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Business Analysts and software development teams.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility.
• Interface and coordinate tasks with internal and external technical resources. Collaborate with Project Managers, vendors and IT stakeholders to provision estimates and develop overall implementation plan for delivery of analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• Proficiency in scripting / programming languages a bonus (Python, R, Java, JavaScript, Scala, etc.)
• SQL skills essential (MSSQL, Postgres, BigQuery, Redshift)

Verra Mobility Values

An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values :

• Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
• Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
• Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion, and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness, care for others, instill trust, and communicate effectively.
• Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.