Data Scientist

Experteer Italy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company in the United Kingdom seeks a Junior Data Scientist to identify and implement machine learning solutions for network operations. This role requires knowledge in machine learning, data analysis, and big data architectures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and be fluent in professional English. The company promotes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine learning software development and data analysis.
• Experience in designing and implementing use cases over big data architectures.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python (Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn), and PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Identify data science use cases for Network Operations.
• Implement machine learning algorithms suited to use cases.
• Lead analysis and data management domains.

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers - we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Identification of data science / big data / analytics use cases for Network Operations and architectural high‑level design
• Choice and implementation of the best machine learning algorithm suited to the use case
• Industrialization of the use cases on Cloudera, Openshift/Kubernetes or on AWS/Google cloud environments, with the support of data engineers
• Technical leadership in analysis and data management domains
• Data‑driven evaluation of vendor product adoption

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Experience in machine learning software development and data analysis
• Experience in designing and implementing use cases over big data architectures involving massive data volume, also under real‑time constraints
• Knowledge of pros and cons of existing data storage technologies (relational DB, big data frameworks, No‑SQL DB on cloud and on‑premises)

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or equivalent
• Junior profile with experience in similar position (max 2 years)
• SQL, Python (Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit‑learn and other ML libraries), PySpark and software development capabilities
• Machine-learning algorithm knowledge (NLP, neural networks, random forest, SVM, anomaly detection especially on time series)
• Gradient‑boost and all other main ML models both supervised and unsupervised
• Knowledge of deployment best practices and DevOps pipeline
• Excellent analytics and mathematics skills
• Professional English (spoken and written)

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What’s in it for you

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Who we are

We are a leading international telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.