Principal Data Analytics Software Developer
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Job Title: Principal Data Analytics Software Developer
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol
Compensation: Up to £72,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63475
Shape the Future of Defence with Data
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.
1. 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.
Responsibilities
* Leading and mentoring a team of Data Analysts to deliver high‑impact analytics services
* Interfacing with senior stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights
* Defining and evolving the vision and strategy for analytics services
* Managing cross‑functional resources to deliver integrated software and analytics solutions
* Developing and maintaining quality standards, processes and guidance for analytics outputs
Essential Experience
* Proven experience developing Python‑based software solutions for complex analytics challenges
* Demonstrated success in leading data analytics or software development teams
* Strong logical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity
* Collaborative mindset with a track record of working across diverse teams and stakeholders
* Experience within the defence sector, particularly submarines
Qualifications
* 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.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading benefit
* ‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
About Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 18/11/2025
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