Senior Applied Engineer

THE ROLE .

We are looking for a Senior Applied Engineer, who will take responsibility for this process from initial problem definition through to delivery. Working alongside partner analysts, you will identify which requirements are suitable for automation, design and build analytical tools on the team's data platform, and support their adoption in practice. You will lead the delivery of analytical products, establish effective approaches for turning exploratory analysis into reliable services, mentor less experienced colleagues and support the Lead Applied Engineer with technical leadership where required. You will join the team's founding cohort of engineers, reporting to the Lead Applied Engineer.

This is a senior individual-contributor role for someone with strong statistical and engineering judgement, experience of turning analysis into operational tools, and a clear interest in producing work that analysts use in practice.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work directly with Defence analysts, largely on-site, to understand their requirements and develop analytical tools that fit their working practices.
• Identify recurring analytical requests and develop efficient, event-driven processes that update and present results when new data becomes available.
• Develop prototypes quickly and, where they demonstrate value, turn them into tested, monitored and deployable services on the team's data platform.
• Apply sound statistical and data science judgement, including selecting appropriate methods, understanding their assumptions, and communicating uncertainty clearly to non-specialist users.
• Build proportionate analyst-facing interfaces where needed, such as dashboards, notebooks, command-line tools and small web applications, using the data products provided by the team's data engineers.
• Help establish and maintain the team's standards for testing, reproducibility and documentation, and support colleagues through technical review and mentoring.

ABOUT YOU

This role is looking for someone who can hold statistics and engineering in the same head, caring whether the method is sound and if the service stays up. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building analytics or data products that deliver genuine value for non-technical user. They will be comfortable taking exploratory analysis beyond the notebooks, will possess the statistical judgement to select appropriate methods and clearly explaining complex findings to stakeholders who may not have a technical background.

Success in this role will come from working closely with end users, understanding their challenges, iterating on feedback, and creating practical tools that become embedded in day-to-day decision making. Ultimately, the team is seeking a technically strong, delivery-focused problem solver who is motivated by operational impact and measures success by whether people actively use and rely on what they build.

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 01 November 2026 at 23:59 (London, UK BST/GMT)

Term and Conditions

This post is offered on a fixed term basis, at an annual salary of £57,000 - £69,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute

Given the close working relationship with government partners, this role requires regular on-site presence with Defence partners in London 3 days per week, with possible occasional travel to other sites in the UK, in addition to the Institute's standard office attendance expectations.

Application Procedure

Eligibility for DV clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the UK Government security vetting website.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. It will redirect you to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal, where you can find more information and a full job description for this role. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply - we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed