Volunteer Management Data Scientist & Software Engineer (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamKinetic in Manchester seeks a Data Scientist & Software Engineer to lead the technical delivery of a 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Nottingham Trent University. You will develop AI-enabled tools for volunteer management, test and evaluate data-driven systems, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements.

The role sits primarily in TeamKinetic’s Manchester office with regular travel to NTU.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate plus Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of applied AI/ML methods, testing and evaluation of data-driven systems.
• Good software engineering practices for robust, maintainable software and AI apps.
• Experience with data engineering, relational databases and data transformation from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with responsible AI, data governance, privacy and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of a 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership between NTU and TeamKinetic.
• Develop, evaluate and integrate AI-enabled software within volunteer management platform.
• Collaborate with academic, technical, commercial and non-technical stakeholders.
• Document methods, designs and evaluation results for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Software engineering

Data integration

Education

Master’s degree in CS/AI/DS

Bachelor’s degree in CS/AI/DS

Tools

Relational databases

ETL pipelines

Data modelling

Job description

Are you interested in using AI to solve real-world problems and building technology that could change how people find and take part in volunteering?

We’re looking for a Data Scientist & Software Engineer to lead the technical delivery of an ambitious 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Nottingham Trent University and TeamKinetic, a UK volunteer management technology company.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and Master’s degree, or equivalent qualifications or relevant professional experience, in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Knowledge

• A thorough understanding of applied artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, including the principles involved in developing, testing and evaluating data-driven or intelligent systems.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and practices relevant to developing robust, maintainable software and AI applications.
• Good understanding of data engineering, relational databases and data modelling, including data transformation, validation and integration from multiple sources.
• Understanding of approaches to evaluating AI and machine-learning systems, including experimentation, benchmarking and interpretation of performance measures.
• Understanding of responsible AI and data governance principles, including privacy, transparency, appropriate use of data and proportionate controls for AI-enabled systems.

Skills

• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and/or other modern programming languages and frameworks, demonstrated through the development of substantial software, data or AI applications using appropriate software engineering practices.
• Ability to design, implement, test and evaluate applied AI or machine-learning solutions.
• Ability to work with complex datasets, including extracting, cleaning, transforming, integrating and validating data from multiple sources, and to work effectively with relational and/or non-relational databases.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems systematically, investigate alternative approaches and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Ability to translate user, organizational and operational requirements into appropriate technical requirements and system designs.
• Ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly using terminology appropriate to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and systematically, including methods, system designs, decisions and evaluation results.
• Ability to plan and manage a substantial programme of work, work to agreed milestones and collaborate effectively with academic, technical, commercial and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience

• Significant relevant experience developing and evaluating applied AI, machine-learning, data-driven software or intelligent systems. This may have been gained through postgraduate research, commercial development, professional practice or a combination of these.
• Experience contributing to the development of medium-to-large-scale software, data or AI projects using appropriate software-engineering practices.
• Experience working with databases and with data transformation, integration, ETL pipelines or the construction of structured data resources from multiple sources.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex technical or research evidence and using findings to inform development decisions.
• Experience of producing clear technical reports, documentation or other written outputs and communicating findings to different audiences.
• Experience of working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver project objectives and deadlines.

The role will be primarily located in TeamKinetic’s Manchester office but require travel between NTU and TeamKinetic on a regular basis.

The principal purpose of the job will be to contribute to the delivery of the TeamKinetic Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), including applied research, technical development, evaluation and knowledge transfer in artificial intelligence and data-driven volunteer management.

You’ll work at the intersection of AI, software development and user-centred design. You’ll explore how volunteers and volunteer managers use digital platforms, translate their needs into technical requirements, and develop new AI-enabled tools that make finding and managing volunteering opportunities easier.

About the business

About TeamKinetic
TeamKinetic are passionate about making volunteering easier for all. Their mission is simple: build connections and empower communities through affordable, accessible, and inclusive volunteer management software.

TeamKinetic are committed to supporting the growth of the voluntary sector which is why they’ve partnered with Nottingham Trent University to develop an intelligent, AI-powered platform that transforms how volunteers are matched and supported.