Senior Data Scientist

IPG Mediabrands; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead data product development leveraging machine learning. Candidates should have proficiency in Python and cloud analytics with a degree in data science. This role offers excellent perks, including flexible leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Flexible start/end times

Paid volunteering leave

Private Medical Insurance

Group Personal Pension with matched contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based data analytics architecture.
• Proficiency with data analysis libraries in R or Python.
• Deployment experience: Docker, Lambda, Amplify.

Responsibilities

• Lead decision-making processes for new data products.
• Oversee architectural decisions and model selection.
• Provide recommendations to clients for ML solutions.

Skills

Data system development

Attention to detail

Time management

Statistical knowledge

Education

Degree or professional experience in data science fields

Tools

AWS

Python

SQL

Docker

Job description

WHO ARE WE:

We're Mediahub, the industry's best-kept secret. This year, we received our first Campaign School Report, ranking number one for building the most ethnically diverse team in the industry. COMvergence also ranks us as the UK's fastest-growing media agency for the second consecutive year.

We bring a challenger mindset to everything we do. Brands choose to work with us to disrupt category norms.

We offer the best of both worlds: a start-up culture backed by Mediabrands.

Some of the brands we work with include New Balance, Pinterest, and Celebrity Cruises.

Role Description

This multifaceted role is suited for candidates with a strong interest in harnessing the power of machine learning and those familiar with data science who want to develop their skills on real client challenges that significantly influence decision-making. For example, see our award-winning NBD tool on our website.

As our Senior Data Scientist, you will lead decision-making processes and be responsible for the technical specification, development, and delivery of new data products that provide transformational value for the business and clients like New Balance. These data products will leverage machine learning algorithms to address predictive forecasting or classification problems, creating a significant impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon award-winning work and develop new products from scratch.

You will oversee architectural decisions, methodology, and model selection, working closely with data engineers on the agency's data infrastructure built on AWS. You will also serve as the go-to data technologist for our clients, providing recommendations and roadmaps to solve problems using ML or similar solutions.

About You

• Degree(s) or professional experience in data science fields
• Experience with data system development (e.g., API interaction using Python or other languages; data manipulation with SQL)
• Experience with cloud-based data analytics architecture (e.g., Databricks, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proficiency with data analysis libraries in R or Python (e.g., numpy, pandas, scikit-learn)
• Deployment experience: Docker, Lambda, Amplify
• Attention to detail and effective time management
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications end-to-end
• Solid knowledge of statistics, including descriptive statistics, regression, probability, sampling, MCMC, hypothesis testing, and econometrics techniques

Bonus Points

• Back-end development experience (support available for front-end development)
• Experience with frameworks like Flask, Django, FastAPI
• Knowledge of marketing technology platforms (e.g., DoubleClick, AdWords, Facebook) and their reporting APIs and logs

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

For confidential discussions about accommodations, contact Jess at [e-mail]. Requesting adjustments will not affect your application.

The Perks

We provide a supportive and fun work environment with opportunities for development and recognition. Benefits include:

• Flexi-leave with a minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Early finish on Fridays
• Core hours with flexible start/end times (Monday-Thursday)
• Retail discounts
• Wellbeing programs
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Paid volunteering leave
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension with 3-6% matched contributions
• Generous parental leave and pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including dental, travel insurance, cycle to work, gym discounts, and more