Data Scientist / Data Engineer

Alexander Mann Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm is partnering with Deloitte UK to offer a paid training program in data science and engineering. This opportunity is ideal for STEM graduates or individuals with a strong technical background. Participants will develop essential skills in Python, machine learning, and cloud technologies, working with clients in the UK defence sector. Successful candidates will gain valuable experience while contributing to impactful projects aimed at enhancing data-driven decision-making for the country's safety.

Benefits

Paid Training

Expert-Led Development

Career Growth

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent technical experience in software development, data engineering, or data science.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Passion for data and continuous learning.
• Motivated by working with UK defence and security clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practice programming principles: Python, OOP, and testing.
• Train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and implement ETL processes.
• Utilize Apache Spark and PySpark.
• Work with AWS, Dockerfile, and Docker CLI.
• Collect, store, and prepare data using AWS services.
• Streamline workflows and enhance performance.
• Partner with teams to deliver actionable insights using Agile methods.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Passion for data

Growth mindset

Education

Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent

Tools

Python

Apache Spark

AWS

Docker

Job description

Training Salary

Competitive

Deployment Salary

Competitive

Launch Your Career in Data Science and Engineering with Deloitte

Are you a STEM graduate or have a strong technical background? Ready to start an exciting career in data science and engineering? This is your opportunity to join Deloitte UK through AMS Skills Creation and make an impact on projects that matter.

We’re deliberate about hiring for potential. Your analytical mindset, clear communication and passion for data matter most. If you bring a growth mindset and the discipline to keep learning, we’ll invest in building the technical skills that set you up for long‑term success.

Begin with a 12‑week paid training program covering Python programming, data analysis, AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies like AWS. You’ll gain the skills that power today’s digital world and prepare for real‑world challenges.

After training, you’ll join the AI & Data Solutions practice within Deloitte, working in the defence and security sector. Here you’ll be working with clients in multi‑disciplinary teams to drive innovation and insight from their data, using cutting edge Machine Learning techniques; and building pipelines that ingest, transform, and enrich high volume and variety data into accessible, trusted information assets that can be used to derive actionable insights.

What You’ll Do

• Develop best practice programming principles: Python, OOP and testing.
• Data Science and Machine Learning: Train, evaluate and deploy machine learning models.
• Design and Build Data Infrastructure: Develop scalable data pipelines and implement ETL processes.
• Utilise Big Data Technologies: Apache Spark and PySpark.
• Cloud & Containerisation Technologies: Work with AWS, Dockerfile and Docker CLI.
• Data Warehousing: Collect, store and prepare data by using AWS services including Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis and Amazon S3.
• Automation & Optimization: Streamline workflows and enhance performance.
• Collaboration: Partner with data scientists, engineers and business teams to deliver actionable insights using Agile methods and Jira.
• Develop deep understanding of the Defence and Security sector: Learn the broader context and domain to ensure successful AI and data solutions are delivered.

Essential Skills

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent technical experience in software development, data engineering, or data science.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Passion for data and continuous learning.
• Motivated by working with UK defence and security clients.

Benefits

• Paid Training: Earn while you learn.
• Expert‑Led Development: 12 weeks of structured training in data science and engineering.
• Career Growth: Join a global leader committed to your development.
• Impactful Work: Be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe.

Location

• Bristol - Although the Deloitte base office location will be Deloitte office in Bristol, most projects will be located in the Gloucester/Cheltenham area. Applicants should be expect to work from these locations.
• It is expected that you will work in a Deloitte office / on client site 5 days per week.

Security Criteria

Successful applicants will join the training program while Deloitte carries out onboarding and security checks for the role. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on passing Security Check (SC) & Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Factors such as nationality (UK or dual), previous nationalities held, and place of birth, can impact your ability to gain clearance. For more details about the clearance process visit the official government guidance.

• Official government guidance
• United Kingdom security vetting
• Vetting charter

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.

Essential: Willing and eligible to get Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (UK national, 10 years’ continuous UK residency). Candidates who do not meet DV criteria cannot be considered for this role.

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Be part of a team shaping the future of data. Help us unlock the value of data to build a safer, fairer, and more prosperous UK.