Lead ML Engineer — Hybrid Cloud & AI Leader

Hackajob Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher is seeking a senior data science leader to oversee the ML/AI services within the Group Data Science team. You will guide research, drive algorithm development, and ensure DS projects align with commercial goals across our brands.

You will shape a high-performing DS function and set the direction for data-driven decision making. You will build and lead ML engineers, collaborate across tech, product and data to embed DS into our products, translate business needs into insights, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-quality AI-based products
• Proven experience developing cloud-based ML services (GCP)
• Excellent understanding of classical ML algorithms (Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost)
• Excellent understanding of modern deep learning (BERT, LSTM)
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Python data stack (Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib)
• Strong software development skills with Python
• Proven experience deploying ML/AI services with Kubernetes and Kubeflow
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset improving customer experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D process for ML/AI services within the Group Data Science team
• Trailblaze the development of data science algorithms while building and retaining a high-performing DS team
• Lead the implementation of DS projects that support commercial goals
• Develop a proficient team of ML Engineers and establish collaborative ways of working
• Collaborate with tech, product and data teams to develop data platforms embedding DS in products
• Translate business needs into DS design and communicate recommendations and results
• Champion the application of DS across the Kingfisher group
• Support the data leadership in developing a data culture and demonstrating value
• Lead efforts to develop the DS and customer analytics brand at Kingfisher

Job description

Kingfisher is seeking a senior data science leader to oversee the ML/AI services within the Group Data Science team. You will guide research, drive algorithm development, and ensure DS projects align with commercial goals across our brands.

You will shape a high-performing DS function and set the direction for data-driven decision making. You will build and lead ML engineers, collaborate across tech, product and data to embed DS into our products, translate business needs into insights, and