Data/AI Integration Specialist

BT Security; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Manchester is looking for a Data Engineer to lead data integration efforts. The role involves ensuring data compliance, working with data scientists and external partners, and shaping decision-ready services. Candidates should have experience with data acquisition, big data frameworks, and a strong understanding of data governance. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + 10% On Target Bonus

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

25 days annual leave

World-class training and development

Enhanced women's health support

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Led sourcing and onboarding of external datasets end-to-end.
• Programming experience working with big data frameworks.
• Worked closely with engineers to land scalable data pipelines.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source company datasets.
• Ensure curated, high-quality datasets for data scientists.
• Develop optimal platforms with Data & AI Systems Engineers.
• Shape data-as-a-service offerings with the commercial team.
• Maintain data security, privacy, and governance across activities.

Skills

Data Acquisition

Data Wrangling

Programming/Scripting

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Decision Making

Tools

Spark

Nifi

Job description

Recruiter: Krystle James

Internal Closing Date: 28 Oct 2025

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber‑attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Why this job matters

This role is pivotal in expanding and securing our data ecosystem. You'll lead efforts to discover, acquire, and integrate external and internal data sources, ensuring they are governed, compliant, and usable across our analytics and AI platforms. Working closely with the GSS CTO and external partners, you'll shape how data enters our environment and how it's transformed into decision‑ready services.

You'll work with data scientists and system engineers to support the deployment of data pipelines and AI models onto dedicated on premise private cloud infrastructure.

Location

Manchester, Ipswich, Cheltenham. Onsite (Office based 5 days per week). Monday‑Friday 37.5 hours per week. Eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify, evaluate, and source company datasets; build relationships with internal teams to architect, build, and support data pipelines GSS platforms.
• Enable data scientists by ensuring curated, well‑documented, high‑quality datasets.
• Partner with Data & AI Systems Engineers to develop optimal platforms, focusing on data engineering patterns, performance, governance, and cost.
• Support the commercial team in shaping data‑as‑a‑service offerings (subscription tiers, SLAs), translating technical capabilities into marketable data products.
• Maintain data security, privacy, and governance across all integration activities.

Essential Skills

• Data Acquisition
• Data Wrangling
• Programming/Scripting
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Decision Making

What we’d like to see on your CV

• Led sourcing and onboarding of external datasets end‑to‑end (evaluation, contracts handoff, ingestion build, SLAs, QA) in production environments.
• Programming experience working with big data frameworks (e.g. Spark, Nifi)
• Worked closely with platform/system engineers to land scalable data pipelines and storage layouts, contributing data‑engineering best practices and guardrails.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + 10% On Target Bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• On‑call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
• 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
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop

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.