Job Title: Principal Data Analytics Software Developer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol
Compensation: Up to £72, (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
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.
The 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.
1. Leading and mentoring a team of Data Analysts to deliver high-impact analytics services
2. Interfacing with senior stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights
3. Defining and evolving the vision and strategy for analytics services
4. Managing cross-functional resources to deliver integrated software and analytics solutions
5. 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 of the Principal Data Analytics Software Developer
6. Proven experience developing Python-based software solutions for complex analytics challenges
7. Demonstrated success in leading data analytics or software development teams
8. Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity
9. Collaborative mindset with a track record of working across diverse teams and stakeholders
10. Experience within the defence sector, particularly submarines
Qualifications for the Principal Data Analytics Software Developer
11. 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 .
What we offer
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. 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.
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.