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    Operational Research Optimisation Developer - City of London, United Kingdom - Capita

    Capita
    Capita City of London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Capita background
    Description

    Capita Consulting are seeking an exceptional individual to perform the role of Operational Research optimisation developer on a complex data-driven optimisation project using IBM CPLEX for the Government.

    This challenging project will see you working in a cross-disciplined team of other Data Architects, Service designers, Rapid prototype engineering, Developers and Testers; and reporting into the Head of Operational Research Optimisation Development.

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    We are seeking a data engineer with a keen interest in delivering an advanced business scheduling solution that extracts maximum business value from available data through making significant use of optimisation.

    This provides an excellent opportunity to learn or expand their experience of optimisation techniques working alongside experienced optimisation consultants.

    The Operational Research optimisation developer will be part of a team responsible for the design, development and testing of the schedule optimisation solution.

    *This role will require SC clearance*What you'll be doing:Supporting the development and implementation of a solution incorporating mathematical optimisation

    Transforming customer needs through structuring data for use in an optimisation engine, from defining, to implementing, to testing, to drafting documentation.

    Working with Business Analysts to understand the client's requirements
    Working with service designers and optimisation experts to design the solution
    Building an initial prototype and minimal viable product
    Delivering associated tasks including full testing cycle and documentation
    Other tasks deemed necessary to meet the client's requirements

    What we're looking for:
    Strong background in mathematics (Degree level), coupled with high quality and rigorous programming skills
    Strong coding experience in Java is essential
    Experience in evaluating and tuning performance of data extraction and manipulation functionality
    Experience of linear programming, mixed integer programming
    Knowledge in algorithmics outside mathematical programming, for example graph algorithms, approximation algorithms and heuristics, constraints programming, dynamic programming, etc.
    Knowledge in parallel processing and hardware implementation aspects of mathematical algorithms
    Knowledge of performance tuning of optimisation solutions
    Experience building solutions to real-life optimisation problems (using Cplex, Gurobi, or Xpress)
    You should be self-motivated and be able to work as part of a distributed team
    A background in Government/Secure services or having worked on previous type projects is clearly desirable but not essential. It is however critical that you are used to working with data in highly secure and regulated environments.
    About Capita Technology and Software Solutions

    Capita Technology and Software Solutions (TSS) is a 5000 people strong global shared service, responsible for delivering innovation and digital transformation for Capita's colleagues, businesses and clients.

    We design, build and run the right technical competencies and partnerships to enable Capita to deliver seamless public and customer services - from working collaboratively with Capita's businesses to shape the right technology and software solutions to take to market, to ensuring colleagues have access to resilient, predictable IT services and support, that enables them to work effectively and securely.

    TSS is right at the heart of Capita, as we work to create a technology-led organisation.

    You'll be part of a Capita-wide network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries.

    There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

    Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you .

    What's in it for you:
    A competitive basic salary
    23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
    company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two plenty more
    voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
    the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
    access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

    What we hope you'll do next:
    Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

    We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion.

    We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.

    If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at or call and we'll get back to you.

    For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

    All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact.

    All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita's offices.

    Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19.

    The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we're doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.



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