Principal Data Analytics Software Developer

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence and technology company in Bristol seeks a Principal Data Analytics Software Developer to lead a high-performing team and develop innovative analytics solutions for the UK submarine support programme. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills and experience in the defence sector. The role offers up to £72,000 and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP services

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Paid volunteering day

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing Python-based software solutions for complex analytics challenges.
• Demonstrated success in leading data analytics or software development teams.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience within the defence sector, particularly submarines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of Data Analysts to deliver high-impact analytics services.
• Interfacing with senior stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Defining and evolving the vision and strategy for analytics services.
• Managing cross-functional resources to deliver integrated software and analytics solutions.
• Developing and maintaining quality standards, processes and guidance for analytics outputs.

Skills

Python-based software solutions

Leading data analytics teams

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Experience in defence sector

Education

Relevant degree in Maths, IT, Software, Data Science, Physics, Computing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Data Analytics Software Developer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol

Compensation: Up to £72,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF63475

Shape the Future of Defence with Data

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Data Analytics Software Developer at our Babcock Technology Centre, near Bristol, South West England.

Role

As a Principal Data Analytics Software Developer, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how data drives decision-making in one of the UK’s most critical defence programmes. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, develop innovative analytics solutions and directly influence the strategic planning of the UK submarine support programme.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide a unique service for planning and analysing the UK submarine support programme. Specifically, you will be accountable for interfacing with senior customers to provide data analysis and business conclusion through operation of software models and application of expert business knowledge.

• Leading and mentoring a team of Data Analysts to deliver high-impact analytics services
• Interfacing with senior stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Defining and evolving the vision and strategy for analytics services
• Managing cross-functional resources to deliver integrated software and analytics solutions
• Developing and maintaining quality standards, processes and guidance for analytics outputs

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at our Babcock Technology Centre site in Bristol.

Essential experience

• Proven experience developing Python-based software solutions for complex analytics challenges
• Demonstrated success in leading data analytics or software development teams
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience within the defence sector, particularly submarines

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Maths, IT, Software, Data Science, Physics, Computing or similar

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

Closing date: 18/11/2025

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