Machine Learning Engineer

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Machine Learning Engineer
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As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Machine Learning Engineer

Join our team dedicated to the end-to-end delivery and support of British Airways’ machine-learning… products. Our department plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and robust operation of these products, contributing significantly to the airline’s success in today’s data-driven world.

What you’ll do:
• Build and optimise machine-learning products to ensure consistent high-quality output and efficiency in delivery. Optimise data pipelines to maintain integrity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to transition existing machine-learning products into production.
• Manage the lifecycle of specific machine-learning products, ensuring their continued effectiveness.
• Utilise good project and time management practices within self-tasking agile scrum teams, prioritising time-to-value.
• Adhere to established frameworks, including release cycles and architectural principles, while participating in peer review processes.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, challenging and influencing decisions when necessary, while maintaining positive relationships.
• Share best practices and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Stay updated with advancements in machine learning practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant IAG IT and British Airways data security policies and protocols.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:
• Proficiency in data manipulation and data science, with experience in languages such as Python or R. Ability to use SQL for querying and prototyping new metrics.
• Experience implementing machine-learning products in cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex issues to large groups and influencing decision-making.
• Effective portfolio management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver projects in a timely manner.
• Collaboration skills, actively contributing to team dynamics and incorporating feedback from others.
• Willingness to proactively share knowledge with the business and the analyst community.

Your experience:
• A numeric degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, or equivalent (Desirable).
• Expertise in Big Data technologies such as S3/Hadoop, Spark, Hive, etc. (Desirable).
• Proficiency in using cloud-based infrastructure and PaaS services, with a preference for AWS (Preferred).
• Familiarity with Linux server/container usage (Desirable).

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain

Company:

British Airways

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Level of experience (years):

Senior (5+ years of experience)

Tagged as: Big Data, Industry, Machine Learning, NLP, United Kingdom