Senior Data Scientist (Biometrics)

Are you an experienced hands-on Senior Data Scientist, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our site-based Biometrics team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The Senior Data Scientist role overview:

To take ownership of complex data science projects from research and experimentation through to validation, optimisation and production, working closely with technical and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, robust, fair and commercially viable solutions.

Responsibilities of our Senior Data Scientist:

• Develop, train and deploy machine learning and computer vision models for biometric applications
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for product improvement
• Design experiments and analyse model performance, accuracy, robustness and fairness
• Work with large datasets, including data preparation, annotation, quality control and governance
• Optimise models for real-world and edge-device deployment, balancing performance, speed and resource requirements
• Investigate technical and product issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to data scientists, graduates and interns
• Contribute to technical strategy, project planning and the continuous improvement of our data science practices
• Communicate technical findings, risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong Python and PyTorch skills
• Experience optimising machine learning models for embedded or edge deployment
• Experience working with large image datasets and model evaluation
• Experience taking machine learning solutions from research through to production
• Knowledge of Git, Linux and collaborative software development
• An understanding of responsible biometric development, including privacy, security and fairness
• Strong communication skills and experience mentoring or providing technical direction

Your Package & Perks:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Educational Sponsorship
• Electric Car Scheme
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Free secure parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Paid breaks, with premium free hot drinks

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Senior Data Scientist and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way... Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.

The interview process consists of three stages: an initial telephone screening, a technical teams interview and a final on-site interview.