Lead Data Scientist (Model Developer) / Deep Learning Practitioner in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Our Data Science team focuses on the development of Machine Learning and Deep Learning solutions, to solve business problems and deliver actionable insights. We are a talented, collaborative and enthusiastic group, who use our expertise to derive insights from complex data, working in close collaboration with our business partners.

By utilizing a mix of new and existing data, you will identify ways to improve predictive power and generate high-impact customer insights. Unlock the value in non-traditional datasets by building sophisticated neural networks. Use a combination of business acumen, coding and statistical skills to navigate large amounts of data and extract actionable solutions. Work cross-functionally on projects that support key business initiatives and drive sustainable growth.

• Strong experience developing and deploying deep learning models, particularly for sequential data (e.g. time series or language models).
• A proven track record leading model development, including setting the technical direction, project management, stakeholder communications, and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Experience producing and managing reliable and maintainable code in SQL/Python in a team setting, including code reviews and setting software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with modern Machine/Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face Transformers, including training deep learning models on GPUs or GPU clusters.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data, such as text, logs, or time series and tokenisation techniques.
• A strong understanding of probability, statistics, machine learning and familiarity with large data set manipulation.

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you’ll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers). Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave.

Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms.

Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies.
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech.
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.