Data Analytics Software Developer

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and community support organization in Bristol is seeking a Data Analytics Software Developer to join a newly established team. This role involves developing Python software solutions, undertaking modeling and analysis for strategic decision-making, and collaborating within a high-performing team. Strong problem-solving and team-working skills along with a relevant degree are essential. Generous benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience developing Python software solutions for complex analytics problems.
• Strong relevant academic background.
• Excellent logic and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate them into successful software solutions.
• Proven team working skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational and strategic business knowledge using modelling techniques.
• Design, deliver, and operate the modelling and analysis service.
• Undertake modelling and analysis of scenarios for strategic decision-making.
• Support development of analytic concepts and enhance capabilities.

Skills

Python software development

Logic and problem-solving

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Relevant degree (Maths, IT, Computing, etc.)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a data analyst with software development experience to work in a newly established team delivering software modelling and analytic services in support of Babcock's strategic submarine maintenance and disposal programme for the UK Royal Navy. Day-to-day, you'll operate in a team of data analysts and software developers responsible for designing and delivering modelling and analysis capabilities and running programme analytics for the UK submarine programme:

1. Developing operational and strategic business knowledge and using it to create business scenarios and analyze them using modelling techniques.
2. Working as part of a high-performing team to design, deliver, and operate the team's overall modelling and analysis service.
3. Undertaking modelling and analysis of scenarios to support strategic decision-making and planning of the submarine programme.
4. Supporting the development of analytic and modelling concepts and developing software to enhance capabilities.
5. Establishing data and information needs for analysis and engaging stakeholders to secure them.

This role is full-time, 35 hours per week, based on-site at our Bristol Technology Centre (BTC), North Bristol.

Essential Experience for the Data Analytics Software Developer:

• Experience developing Python software solutions for complex analytics problems, from requirements to deployment and support.
• A strong relevant academic background.
• Excellent logic and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate these into successful software solutions.
• A sense of ownership and responsibility for outputs, including timeliness, quality, and reliability.
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and workloads.
• Proven team working skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Skills in MS Excel for problem-solving and Power BI for data visualization.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree (Maths, IT, Computing, etc.) or equivalent academic or vocational background.

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK national eligible for and able to maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.

At Babcock, we're committed to creating a safe and secure world. Join us as a Data Analytics Software Developer at our Bristol Technology Centre (BTC).

Note: Many positions require national security clearance, which may be affected by nationality, place of birth, or residency. Further details at GOV.UK.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, health checks, and nutritional consultations
• Employee share scheme
• Shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists receive 10 days paid leave
• Holiday Trading (buy or sell leave annually)
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Join Babcock, a century-old leader in defense and community support, and help us build a better world.