Principal Data Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision marketing agency in Slough is seeking a Data Scientist to oversee projects and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in machine learning and a strong academic background. Responsibilities include building predictive models and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role involves leadership, making it a dynamic opportunity for an experienced professional.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Proven experience in machine learning applications.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and containerization tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data science projects and guide junior team members.
• Build predictive models for campaign optimisation.
• Implement AI-powered solutions for marketing challenges.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Python

SQL

Git

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Jupyter notebooks

Pandas

PyTorch

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Our client is a precision marketing agency, leveraging data, technology, and creativity to fuel client growth. As part of their Marketing Sciences Data Science Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in revolutionising marketing strategies through cutting-edge Data Science and Machine Learning solutions.

This is still a largely hands on role, with around 20% team leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee data science projects, guide junior team members, and drive innovation.
• Build predictive models for campaign optimisation, customer segmentation, and price elasticity.
• Design and implement AI-powered solutions to solve complex marketing challenges.
• Use machine learning and statistical techniques to analyse trends and improve business outcomes.
• Work with cross-functional teams and present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in machine learning applications such as recommendations, segmentation, forecasting, and marketing spend optimisation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Git, with hands-on experience in tools like Jupyter notebooks, Pandas, and PyTorch.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake) and containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing data science teams.
• Deep knowledge of media measurement techniques, such as media mix modelling.
• Experience with advanced AI techniques, including NLP, GenAI, and CausalAI.
• Familiarity with MLFlow, API design (FastAPI), and dashboard building (Dash).

If this role looks of interest, reach out to Joseph Gregory