Job Description:
CS Data Science and Analytics Engineer
Bupa Place, Salford Quays –
Permanent
Full time –
£46,400 - £52,000
We make health happen:
At Bupa, we’re passionate about technology. With colleagues, customers, patients and residents in mind you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact on their lives. Right from the start, you’ll become part of our digital strategy, joining us on our journey and developing yourself along the way.
As a Data Science and Analytics Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the day to day production of insight and analysis using Data Science techniques and models on behalf of the Customer Service Operation. You’ll be supporting the broader team by taking a lead on and identifying tasks as assigned to you by the Leadership team, and you’ll also plan, design and deliver the data, visualisation and insight needed to enable business transformation.
How you’ll help us make health happen:
You’ll use advanced analytics, machine learning, and visualisation tools to uncover trends, predict behaviours, and support strategic decision-making.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
1. Leading data science projects aligned to business priorities.
2. Using SQL, Python, DAX and other tools to build models and deliver predictive insights.
3. Developing a deep understanding of customer needs and operational data.
4. Collaborating with analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to build feature stores and deliver impactful analysis.
5. Coaching peers and stakeholders in data science techniques and tools.
6. Presenting insights using Power BI and supporting continuous improvement across the team.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
7. Significant experience in data science, analytics, and engineering practices is essential.
8. Proficiency in SQL, Python, DAX, R and statistical modelling is essential.
9. Experience working in Agile frameworks and customer contact environments.
10. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
11. Ability to translate business goals into technical requirements and deliver actionable insights.
12. Experience with DataOps and continuous improvement methodologies.
13. Comfortable with interpreting data to deliver factual business commentary to our customers.
14. Excellent attention to detail and innovative-minded.
15. Demonstrates thoughtful leadership qualities with strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset, alongside clear aspirations to grow into a future leadership role that inspires others and drives positive change.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
16. 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
17. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
18. An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
19. Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
20. Various other benefits and online discounts
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.