Data Scientist

Duties :

• Smiths Detection is seeking a Data Scientist to join the company on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will bring a strong background of using AI/ML/DL algorithms and techniques. You are expected to contribute your expertise as a Machine Learning Engineer.
• Smiths Detections Digital Platform is an innovative global security platform designed to transform the way government agencies and organizations secure and manage their ports airports infrastructure and border checkpoints. It brings all security operation information together onto a single integrated and secure platform to achieve 100% data inspection of all cases. Using insights produced through machine learning artificial intelligence (AI) and data science our platform enables people to make informed decisions quickly to protect against any border security threat.
• The purpose of this role is to develop sustain and enhance technical architecture of Smiths iCMORE product.
•  The Data Scientist is part of the overall Automated Detection group working closely with Products & Technology Program Management Service and overall business management to deliver successful pursuit outcomes and grow customer engagement intimacy and our opportunity pipeline.
• This person uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. The role brings the capabilities of solution architecture and design using latest tech stack and in house developed platform. He/she applies technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines. The role requires person to be hands-on software developer. The candidate is expected to perform tasks such as
• Study and transform data science prototypes
• Design machine learning systems
• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools
• Develop machine learning applications according to requirements
• Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Run machine learning tests and experiments
• Perform statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results
• Train and retrain systems when necessary
• Extend existing ML libraries and frameworks
• Keep abreast of developments in the field
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities.

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience:

• Must possess at least a Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent.
• Ability to understand data perform exploratory analysis hypothesize create data pipeline arrange data perform predictive Analytics and create powerful Visualizations.
• Understanding of data structures data modeling and software architecture
• Knowledge of math probability statistics and algorithms
• Ability to write robust code in Python C C
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like Tensorflow PyTorch) and libraries (like scikit-learn)
• Ability to work in a team
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of open source tool chains and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter with the ability to manage your time effectively keen attention to detail and use your own initiative
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities.
• Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at place of work.
• Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset cultural awareness.
• The ability to make effective timely decisions in a complex global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. 
• The understanding and recognition of the organisations commercial environment and positioning themselves their role and their actions in order to support the organisations commercial success.
• The ability to engage challenge and work effectively with others.
• The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally understanding their customers needs.
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
• Ability to interact with cross functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
  
  
  Professional competencies

• Ability to be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight.
• Substantial experience of creating multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams
• Experience of collaborating in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation with the ability to support the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (vertical) teams.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time