Lead Data Scientist

Join a dynamic and diverse global team dedicated to developing innovative solutions that uncover the complete consumer journey for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with strong development skills in programming languages such as Python. Additionally expertise in statistics mathematics econometrics and experience with panel data to revolutionize the way we measure consumer behavior both online and in-store. 

Looking ahead we are excited to find someone who will join our team in developing a tool that can simulate the impact of production process changes on client data. This tool outside of the production factory will allow the wider Data Science team to drive innovation with unpresented efficiency. 

Qualifications :

About You 

Ideally you possess a good understanding of consumer behavior panel-based projections and consumer metrics and analytics. You have successfully designed and developed software applying statistical and data analytical methods and demonstrated your ability to handle complex data sets. Experience with (un)managed crowdsourced panels and receipt capture methodologies is an advantage. 

- Educational Background: Masters / Doctorate Degree in Data Science Mathematics Statistics or BE/BTech. Computer Engineering degree in Computer Science Data Science or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets 

- End-to-End Mindset: Experienced understanding processes also holistically. You enjoy connecting methodology engineering and business context to build solutions that work endtoendspanning data ingestion modeling tooling deployment and impact evaluation. 

- Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in manipulating analyzing and interpreting large data sets and experience presenting the findings and recommendations.   

- Programming Proficiency: Experienced programming in Python an ideal candidate has already implemented Statistical methods like outlier validation. Experience programming efficiently to process large amounts of data optimally using the PySpark package. Optionally experience in SQL and working with queries. 

- Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication writing and collaboration skills. Experience or interest in supporting cross-functional stakeholders in production deployment 

- Continuous Learning: Eagerness to adopt and develop evolving technologies and tools. 

Nice to Have 

- Statistical Expertise: Strong statistical and logical skills with experience in data cleaning outlier validation sampling bias reduction indirect estimation and data aggregation techniques. 

- Software Engineering Skills: Knowledge in software engineering including experience designing and developing software 

- Technology Skills: Familiarity with technology stacks for cloud computing (AzureAI Databricks Snowflake) experience with version control systems GitHub or Bitbucket 

Embark on this exciting journey to transform our panel measurement business and make a significant impact in the world of consumer analytics. Apply now to be a part of our innovative team!  

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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Employment Type :

Full-time