Lead Data Scientist Jobs

Our client is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to lead a technical team and help us gain useful insight out of raw data. Lead Data Scientist responsibilities include managing the data science team, planning projects and building analytics models. You should have a strong problem-solving ability and a knack for statistical analysis. If you’re also able to align our data products with our business goals, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to help improve our products and business decisions by making the most out of our data.

Responsibilities

• Test performance of data-driven products
• Interpret and analyze data problems
• Build analytic systems and predictive models
• Ensure data quality and integrity
• Manage a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and big data specialists
• Lead data mining and collection procedures
• Align data projects with organizational goals
• Visualize data and create reports
• Experiment with new models and techniques
• Conceive, plan and prioritize data projects

Requirements

• Knowledge of data management and visualization techniques
• A business mindset
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• A knack for statistical analysis and predictive modeling
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of R, Python and MATLAB
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or similar field
• Solid understanding of machine learning

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Benefits
• Gym membership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Active support of continuous professional development
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• 24 days holiday (including floating bank holidays)