We are looking for a skilled Lead Data Scientist to lead a team of Data Scientists & Data Engineers & BI/BA Professionals. The ideal candidate will apply data science principles and lead initiatives even in uncharted areas. Strong proficiency in SQL Python and other data science tools and techniques is essential as these skills will be critical in handling data analysis modelling and implementation tasks effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under limited supervision on assigned tasks or portions of projects to meet objectives.
- Provide leadership and some individual contribution to key data science projects/experiments of moderate to large scope and complexity with high impact on the business.
- Recommend solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through design and execution of data science research.
- Partner cross-functionally to identify experiment and collaborate on novel approaches to data science solutions.
Qualifications
- Degree or advanced degree in Data Science Mathematics Statistics Computer Science or related field with 8 years of related experience
- Strong understanding and application of data science principles and methods.
Competencies:
- SQL
- Python
- Data Modelling
- Machine Learning
- Big Data Technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark)
- Data Visualization Tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI)
- Cloud Computing Platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Cloud)
- Data Warehousing (e.g. Snowflake)
Reporting Structure
The Lead Data Scientist will normally report to the Director or a more senior technical leader.