Job Title: Data Scientist / Data Engineer within Defence & Security – Deloitte via AMS Skills Creation
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 volumeand variety data into accessible, trusted information assets that can be used to derive actionable insights.
What You’ll Do
- Develop best practise 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
Manchester - You must live within a daily commutable distance of the Deloitte office.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person