Lead Data Scientist

The Company:

Leading Data Technology agency with office`s across the globe are seeking the skills of a passionate and talented Lead Data Scientist to join their team working from their Newbury office or London HQ.

Their products transform data, finding insights and solutions that create an advantage for their business. They are one of the best in the data arena when it comes to analysing consumer behaviours. Using this information they then build cutting edge technology based on predictive models.

Opportunity:

Join a rapidly growing data and technology agency led by an experienced management team.

The role reports directly to the Head of Data Science, working across many large scale data projects with new and existing clients. You will solve business problems using machine learning and statistical methods, using a wide range of publicly available and in-house data sources.

Your duties would involve:

· Collating client data
· Understanding key relationships in the data
· Building models, working quickly and accurately using existing libraries
· Interpreting results
· Presentation writing and experience presenting to clients
· Running your own projects and handling day to day contact regarding data

Personal Attributes:

· Motivated self starter
· Excellent people skills and great communicator
· Team Player
· Problem solver
· A passion for technology
· Excited by change
· Organised and able to prioritise
· Commercially aware
· Able to use their own Initiative.
· Never reinvents the wheel.
· Professional attitude

Experience Required:

· Graduate with advanced experience in Python scripts
· Have experience delivering production ready code would be a significant advantage
· Comfortable processing large amounts of data
· Flexibility is essential as they should be willing to pick up different tasks as required
· The applicant must be proficient using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
· Experience with NoSQL databases, MongoDB and JavaScript would be an advantage

Desirable Skills:

· Content strategy & digital analytics
· Identify trends and patterns in information

This role will not disappoint, if you have a passion for all things Data then and a member of our team will be in contact shortly to discuss your application.