Junior Data Scientist Birmingham, England
Job description
As a junior data scientist at Geospatial Insight, you will work within our software team with the primary role of enhancing Geospatial Insight’s geospatial data delivery and analytics software in the domain of atmospheric science and geointelligence.
We operate using cutting edge technology to maximise performance and minimise development overhead, therefore any candidate interested in the role must be up to date and remain up to date with the latest in data analysis technologies.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Develop solutions to help bolster the system with additional testing and redundancy
· Implement data science pipelines to either process or import atmospheric datasets
· Provide professional advice on technology evolutions and suggestions for future direction regarding the uptake of new technologies and software as they become available
· To support our other data scientists with activities as required to support the day-to-day operation
Essential knowledge, skills and requirements:
- Python
- MySQL and/or PostGreSQL
- Experience of using git
- CI methodologies and implementation
- At least 1 year of commercial experience
- Experience of working in a development team in an agile environment.
Desirable knowledge, skills and requirements:
- Experience with atmospheric models
- Experience with remote sensing solutions (ie. QGIS)
- Experience with geospatial data processing
- Docker
- Google Cloud Platform
- Linux (Ubuntu)
- Gitlab CI
About Geospatial Insight:
Geospatial Insight was established in 2012 by a number of highly experienced experts in the geospatial market with a vision to harness the full potential of earth observation in order to answer some of the toughest questions relating to the when’s, where’s and how much, that business’ face on a daily basis. By deriving real-world, actionable intelligence from remotely sensed data, we provide our clients with the timely and vital information that they need to make better business decisions.
To further develop our market disrupting products and services, Geospatial Insight are looking to strengthen the team by recruiting the brightest minds in the Machine Learning, Earth Observation and Software Development. By joining Geospatial Insight, you will be greeted by a working environment which fosters innovation and skill development, enabling you to position yourself at the cutting edge in your field.
We are proud to offer benefits such as a bonus schemes, flexible working, fitness memberships, ride to work scheme, remote working allowances and team building days. We take particular pride in cultivating a technically gifted, forward-thinking and rewarded workforce through collaboration with innovative universities, by supporting staff training and by providing free time to develop your own ideas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Data science/Mathematical modelling: 1 year (required)
- Professional software development: 1 year (required)
- Python: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham
