Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-forward organization in Dartford is seeking a Lead Data Scientist dedicated to shaping a social media app for diverse creators. The ideal candidate will harness AWS tools to develop data strategies, lead analytics initiatives, and support business growth. This position offers a unique compensation model, emphasizing equity participation in a rapidly evolving venture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Scientist, preferably with AWS analytics services.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in AWS tools and programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Define analytics goals and develop data analysis strategies using AWS services.
• Design data pipelines and ETL processes for various data sources.
• Apply machine learning techniques and create dashboards for decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical techniques

Machine learning

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science

Statistics

Mathematics

Tools

AWS Redshift

AWS Athena

AWS EMR

AWS QuickSight

Python

R

Scala

SQL

NoSQL

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Job description

Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%

Job Details

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Description

Luupli is a social media app 'in development' that aims to provide opportunities for diverse creators from marginalized communities. The platform will highlight their work and offer access to social media opportunities.

Role Overview: As a Lead Data Scientist, you will leverage AWS analytics services to analyze data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop data-driven solutions to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Understand business objectives and define analytics goals with teams.
• Develop data analysis strategies using AWS services like Amazon Redshift, Athena, EMR, and QuickSight.
• Design data pipelines and ETL processes for diverse data sources.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques for predictive and pattern analyses.
• Create dashboards and KPIs using Amazon QuickSight for decision-making.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Work with data engineers to optimize data architecture, quality, and governance in AWS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Experience as a Data Scientist, preferably with AWS analytics services.
• Proficiency in AWS tools like Redshift, Athena, EMR, and QuickSight.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL, data warehousing, and statistical/machine learning techniques.
• Programming skills in Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, visualization tools, and statistical packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with social media analytics and understanding user behavior.
• Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Knowledge of AWS machine learning services like SageMaker and Comprehend.
• Understanding of data governance and security in AWS.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Compensation

This is an equity-only position, offering a 1% stake in a rapidly growing company, with the opportunity to contribute directly to its success.