Data/AI Integration Specialist

BT Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a data-focused professional to expand and secure its data ecosystem. The candidate will lead efforts to integrate data sources and support data scientists in deploying pipelines and AI models. Essential skills include data acquisition and programming experience with big data frameworks. The role is onsite in Manchester or similar locations, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary + 10% On Target Bonus

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training and development

Enhanced women's health support

Private virtual GP appointments

Paid carer's leave

BT Shares Saving schemes

Discounted broadband and mobile packages

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Led sourcing and onboarding of external datasets end-to-end in production environments.
• Programming experience with big data frameworks.
• Worked closely with platform/system engineers to promote data-engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source company datasets.
• Enable data scientists with high-quality datasets.
• Develop optimal platforms with Data & AI Systems Engineers.
• Support shaping data-as-a-service offerings.
• Maintain data security and governance across integration activities.

Skills

Data Acquisition

Data Wrangling

Programming/Scripting

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Decision Making

Education

Experience in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark, NiFi)

Job description

Recruiter: Krystle James

Career Grade: D

Internal Closing Date: 28/10/25

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.

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 and Working Details

Manchester, Ipswich, Cheltenham. Onsite (office based 5 days per week). Monday‑Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be 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 criterion. 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.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year – and employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers while creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.