Data And Digital Solutions Scientist

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.

Overview: Lead the development and deployment of the next generation data-driven solutions for Mobility, within a lean startup pathway and in collaboration of engineering & mobility experts, data scientists, software engineers, HMI designer and devops.

We'll look to you for:

• Define, develop, manage & sustain the data solution including storage, processing units and UI defined as the industrial solution for the program, such as:
• Design technical solutions for production-grade and cyber-secure data solutions.
• Build multi-tenant data collector and storage.
• Build multi-tenant streaming and data processing in batch and near-real time flows.
• Design scalable data model, including SQL and NoSQL modeling.
• Assess and enhance the data quality of incoming data flows.
• Apply Data management and security components.
• Build customised Analytical Dashboards.
• Evaluate the opportunities from new technologies.
• Apply strong testing and quality assurance practices.

All about you: We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• IT and/or digital companies or software or startups.
• Extensive practice of data processing and software development, in Python or R or Java/Scala environment.
• Experience of data modelling.
• Deep knowledge of SQL database configuration, eg. Postgress, MariaDB, MySQL.
• Knowledge with devops including docker and ansible.
• Experience with git and release management.
• Proven track record for designing stable solution, testing and debugging.
• Proven capabilities with worldwide teams.
• Excellent Communication Skills. (French is a plus)

Things you’ll enjoy: Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!