Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup focused on supporting diverse creators is seeking a Lead Data Scientist. The ideal candidate will develop data-driven solutions, leverage AWS analytics, and collaborate across teams to drive business growth. This unique equity-only position offers a 1% stake in the company, fostering a significant opportunity to impact the upcoming social media platform.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Scientist, preferably with AWS analytics services.
• Proficiency in AWS tools and programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define analytics goals and develop data analysis strategies using AWS services.
• Design data pipelines and apply statistical techniques for analysis.
• Work with data engineers to optimize data architecture.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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%

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Company: Luupli

About Luupli: Luupli is a social media app 'in development' aimed at providing opportunities for diverse creators from marginalized communities. The platform will highlight their work and facilitate access to social media opportunities.

Job Description:

As a Lead Data Scientist at Luupli, 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.
• Develop data analysis strategies using AWS services like Amazon Redshift, Athena, EMR, and QuickSight.
• Design data pipelines and ETL processes for data extraction and transformation.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques for predictive and segmentation analyses.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Work with data engineers to optimize data architecture, quality, and governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Experience as a Data Scientist, preferably with AWS analytics services.
• Proficiency in AWS tools such as Redshift, Athena, EMR, and QuickSight.
• Understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning, and programming languages like Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, data visualization, and statistical packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with social media analytics and user behavior.
• Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Knowledge of AWS machine learning 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 a rapidly growing startup.