Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing social media app, Luupli, is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to shape their data strategy. This equity-only role involves leveraging AWS analytics to provide insights and solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with data technologies like Python and AWS services. Join this dynamic environment and contribute directly to its success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, especially with AWS analytics.
• Strong skills in AWS services for data analysis.
• Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop data-driven solutions.
• Design and build data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and identify key trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

AWS (Redshift, Athena, EMR, QuickSight)

Python

R

Scala

SQL

NoSQL

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Job description

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Lead Data Scientist (Equity Only) - 1%, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Lead Data Scientist - Equity-Only role 1%

About Luupli

Luupli is a social media app 'in development', which aims to provide opportunities for diverse creators from marginalized communities. Luupli will showcase the work of diverse creators and offer them 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 extract insights. You will work with data engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to develop data-driven solutions and recommendations, shaping our data strategy and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teams to understand objectives, data needs, and analytics goals.
• Develop data analysis strategies using AWS services like Amazon Redshift, Athena, EMR, and QuickSight.
• Design and build data pipelines and ETL processes for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques for predictive and segmentation analyses.
• Identify key metrics, develop KPIs, and create dashboards with Amazon QuickSight.
• Conduct 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 in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, especially with AWS analytics.
• Strong skills in AWS services like Redshift, Athena, EMR, QuickSight.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL, data warehousing.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning.
• Proficiency 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 user behavior.
• Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Familiarity with 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 quality delivery within 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.