Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio. We also oversee the universal postal service, look after the airwaves used by wireless devices, and also help to make sure people don't get scammed and are protected from bad practices, and we have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for a role in protecting people from online harms. Protecting consumers is at the heart of what we do. Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom. We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others. The Data Innovation Hub works with colleagues across the organisation to improve Ofcom's capability to process, analyse and extract insights from data. For example, we crunch terabytes of data to give us an unparalleled understanding of the coverage and performance of the UK's broadband and mobile networks. And we're exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help us extract more insights from complex data sets or help us do things more efficiently. Purpose of the role This role will support the delivery of our data strategy and growing data agenda by bringing an open mind and strong intellectual curiosity to develop our data analysis capability. Identifying and solving complex business problems with data science and ensuring that we continue to innovate and leverage our data. We are looking for talent to join a central team that can work with all areas of regulatory work, assisting and working alongside colleagues across the organisation, including those working on the new online safety regime. by, exploring the application of deep learning for anomaly detection, combining social media analysis and natural language processing to understand issues affecting consumers or developing new ways to visualise and interact with our geospatial data. Expectations To work collaboratively with colleagues in the Data Innovation Hub, policy and operations teams to understand where data science can add value and deliver innovative projects Work with data engineers to source, access, manipulate and engineer data across a range of sources and data formats Build credible statistical models from a range of data sources data and use best coding practices to generate reproducible work in an agile way. Taking projects through to productions where appropriate Explore and visualise data to present a story in a meaningful way, and communicate new insights to a range of technical and non-technical audiences Maintain an awareness of, and utilise an evolving range of data analysis tools and techniques, including open source, some of which must be learnt quickly, as and when required Promote data science skills and inspire best practice in other teams, building an understanding the variety of data science methods and how they can be effectively applied to solve problems Ensuring compliance with our relevant data and information security principles Support colleagues in engagement with external stakeholders on a range of data and data science related topics. Essential Skills & Knowledge You will need to demonstrate knowledge or experience of: Translating complex business problems into analytical projects, then leading or delivering impactful data or analysis with tangible outcomes. A range of data and analytic tools (such as Python, R, Power BI, Azure Databricks, or equivalent), and cloud computing environments. Machine Learning, statistics, or other data analysis tools and techniques. In particular, but not limited to, we would welcome applications from candidates with experience in the following areas of data science: Natural Language Processing Geospatial Data Science Graphs / Network Analytics Neural Networks and Deep Learning Additional experience: Applying scientific methods through experimental design, exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to reach robust conclusions, including reviewing the work of others Acting as a thought leader within the Data Science community, including through management and development of junior staff and others' projects. Exploring and advocating ways of utilising new data science tools and techniques to tackle business and organisational challenges, drawing on the application of, and innovation in communication services industries, academia, and other sectors. Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally, to communicate technical concepts across organisational and technical boundaries. Working independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability, and supporting a culture of collaboration and trust. Previous experience in the one of our regulatory areas, particularly in online, would be desirable, but is not essential.
09/11/2021
Full time
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio. We also oversee the universal postal service, look after the airwaves used by wireless devices, and also help to make sure people don't get scammed and are protected from bad practices, and we have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for a role in protecting people from online harms. Protecting consumers is at the heart of what we do. Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom. We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others. The Data Innovation Hub works with colleagues across the organisation to improve Ofcom's capability to process, analyse and extract insights from data. For example, we crunch terabytes of data to give us an unparalleled understanding of the coverage and performance of the UK's broadband and mobile networks. And we're exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can help us extract more insights from complex data sets or help us do things more efficiently. Purpose of the role This role will support the delivery of our data strategy and growing data agenda by bringing an open mind and strong intellectual curiosity to develop our data analysis capability. Identifying and solving complex business problems with data science and ensuring that we continue to innovate and leverage our data. We are looking for talent to join a central team that can work with all areas of regulatory work, assisting and working alongside colleagues across the organisation, including those working on the new online safety regime. by, exploring the application of deep learning for anomaly detection, combining social media analysis and natural language processing to understand issues affecting consumers or developing new ways to visualise and interact with our geospatial data. Expectations To work collaboratively with colleagues in the Data Innovation Hub, policy and operations teams to understand where data science can add value and deliver innovative projects Work with data engineers to source, access, manipulate and engineer data across a range of sources and data formats Build credible statistical models from a range of data sources data and use best coding practices to generate reproducible work in an agile way. Taking projects through to productions where appropriate Explore and visualise data to present a story in a meaningful way, and communicate new insights to a range of technical and non-technical audiences Maintain an awareness of, and utilise an evolving range of data analysis tools and techniques, including open source, some of which must be learnt quickly, as and when required Promote data science skills and inspire best practice in other teams, building an understanding the variety of data science methods and how they can be effectively applied to solve problems Ensuring compliance with our relevant data and information security principles Support colleagues in engagement with external stakeholders on a range of data and data science related topics. Essential Skills & Knowledge You will need to demonstrate knowledge or experience of: Translating complex business problems into analytical projects, then leading or delivering impactful data or analysis with tangible outcomes. A range of data and analytic tools (such as Python, R, Power BI, Azure Databricks, or equivalent), and cloud computing environments. Machine Learning, statistics, or other data analysis tools and techniques. In particular, but not limited to, we would welcome applications from candidates with experience in the following areas of data science: Natural Language Processing Geospatial Data Science Graphs / Network Analytics Neural Networks and Deep Learning Additional experience: Applying scientific methods through experimental design, exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to reach robust conclusions, including reviewing the work of others Acting as a thought leader within the Data Science community, including through management and development of junior staff and others' projects. Exploring and advocating ways of utilising new data science tools and techniques to tackle business and organisational challenges, drawing on the application of, and innovation in communication services industries, academia, and other sectors. Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally, to communicate technical concepts across organisational and technical boundaries. Working independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability, and supporting a culture of collaboration and trust. Previous experience in the one of our regulatory areas, particularly in online, would be desirable, but is not essential.
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
04/11/2021
Full time
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
04/11/2021
Full time
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
04/11/2021
Full time
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
04/11/2021
Full time
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
04/11/2021
Full time
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
04/11/2021
Full time
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
04/11/2021
Full time
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
04/11/2021
Full time
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
04/11/2021
Full time
Team Overview Data is central to Ofcom's work. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide key insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing regulatory responsibilities, there will be exciting opportunities to contribute to Ofcom's new duties in relation to the regulation of Online Harms. It is expected that this new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities at Ofcom in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. To ensure that Ofcom has the appropriate data capabilities to undertake the analysis effectively, ICT has created a new role for an Data Solutions Architect Purpose of the Role The Data Solutions Architect works closely with ICT and the Data Innovation Hub. You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals to efficiently and effectively deliver their work. Candidates will exhibit critical thinking skills, the ability to synthesize complex problems, and have relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to a myriad of business requirements. You must have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that high-quality data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will lead the design and development of solution architectures in response to business requirements. This includes identifying and evaluating alternative architectures, their trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability. And ensuring that the relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security) are applied correctly. The end to end solution will be fit for purpose - i.e. meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions By maintaining your knowledge of emerging trends in data usage, tools and analysis techniques you will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation as a means to achieve the business outcomes for specific Groups, and Ofcom. You will need to be self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a collaborative delivery approach.You will work in a collaborative cross-functional environment and interact with the full spectrum of colleagues (data engineers, data analysts, data scientists, operational support and policy makers), and you will need to inform and influence senior managers. Requirements of the Role Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business, understanding their motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into a solution. Ensuring the required business value is delivered. Fostering a customer centric approach to ensure delivery of business value and an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives into technical areas to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions you help deliver form an integral part of the ICT estate and align with the wider reference architecture and domain roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations and be flexible, working on many different projects and topics at the same time period. Manage proactive and reactive communication. Facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders and external / 3rd parties as necessary. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. Work with Data Engineers to define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills, knowledge and experience Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/ DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services Experience of working closely with Data Professionals (E.g. Data Scientists and Data Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementating of statistical, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g. via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions SFIA Skill Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 Solution architecture ARCH - Level 5 Requirements definition and management REQM- Level 5 Database design DBDS- Level 5 Analytics INAN- Level 4 Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG)- Level 4 Relationship Management RLMT- Level 5
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