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Summary

Location
United Kingdom
Job Family
Digital & Technology
Job Type
Full Time
Posted Date
16-Sep-2024
Ref #
61930

Virgin Media is immersed in a journey to transform our Digital capability by using data at its core. To support this, we are in the process of migrating our on-premise data infrastructure to on cloud, and improving the way in which we provide relevant insights and automated operations.

You will work with the data science and platforms teams to build back-end data products to enable our teams. This is a newly created function, supporting the data science and platform teams, building, and deploying data products. These data products are some of Virgin Media O2’s most important - helping us manage network quality, decide how to optimally upgrade our network, and provide a great experience for customers when things don’t go to plan.

The individual should be someone passionate for software development, particularly historically focused on delivering data products to production.  We need someone with a strong bias for action and problem solving. We are looking for someone with a strong passion for building data products, enjoys working in an agile environment with mixed disciplines of data science, product, analytics and engineering.


Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves
In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;
  • Demonstrable coding experience with Python
  • History of designing and writing APIs
  • Knowledge of cloud computing principles
  • Experience of software engineering practices and procedures (code reviews etc)
The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

  • Computer science education
  • Experience of working with big data and associated challenges
What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two stage interview process.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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