Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social media tech is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to leverage AWS analytics to drive insights. The role involves developing data-driven strategies, building data pipelines, and applying machine learning techniques, with the unique compensation structure of equity only.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Scientist, especially with AWS analytics services.
• Knowledge of statistical/machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand business goals and define analytics objectives.
• Develop data analysis strategies using AWS services.
• Design and build data pipelines and ETL processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science

Bachelor's or master's in Statistics

Bachelor's or master's in 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%

About Luupli

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 opportunities in the social media space.

Job Description:

As a Lead Data Scientist at Luupli, you will leverage AWS analytics services to analyze data and derive insights. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions and shape our data strategy to support business growth.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Experience as a Data Scientist, especially 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, 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 ML services such as 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 the company, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the company's growth.