Lead Data Scientist

The Access Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business management software provider is looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist in Kuala Lumpur. You will tackle complex technical challenges, develop Data Science & AI solutions, and mentor junior colleagues. Join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and a passion for business innovation. Enjoy a competitive salary and extensive benefits including well-being days and charity support.

Benefits

25 days leave a year

Health contribution

Opportunity to support charity

Qualifications

• Experience delivering value in a commercial setting.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Enjoy mentoring and upskilling more junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop Data Science & AI solutions to accelerate Sales activity.
• Coordinate project work and supervise junior team members.
• Contribute to the overall strategy of the Sales function.

Skills

Strong data science and statistics skills

Strong Python skills

Experience developing agentic AI solutions

Strong SQL skills for complex data extraction

Strong communication skills

Experience mentoring junior team members

Experience working in Agile and/or DevOps

Tools

AI tooling for development

PySpark on Databricks

Job description

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days giving you 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex technical problems as well as playing a pivotal role in the growth of Data Science within Kuala Lumpur.

• You are an experienced Data Scientist with a proven track record delivering value in a commercial setting.
• You are able to work independently with minimal supervision, using your expertise and experience to make the required decisions to move a project forward whilst maintaining alignment with company priorities.
• You enjoy mentoring and upskilling more junior colleagues and are able to supervise their projects and provide support where required.
• You are passionate about data and the ever-evolving technology that is used to leverage it.
• You are focused on delivering high-quality solutions to given timeframes.
• You can communicate well with colleagues – both technical and non-technical.
• You enjoy the “people aspects” of your role and form good relationships. You are trusted and respected.

Day‑to‑day, you will:

• Be doing hands‑on development work, developing Data Science & AI solutions to accelerate Sales activity across the organization.
• Pair with junior team members on their work, with the ultimate goal of elevating them to the same level of technical capability as yourself.
• Play a key part in the coordination of project work in the team, supervising the work of others.
• Be a leading voice contributing to the overall strategy of the Sales function, in particular spotting opportunities/solutions and registering them appropriately.
• Contribute heavily to a culture of knowledge‑sharing, both within the team, and in the wider organization.
• Spend time with your stakeholders, forming great relationships with them and becoming a trusted partner.

Your Knowledge and Skills will include:

• Strong data science and statistics skills.
• Strong Python skills.
• Experience developing agentic AI solutions.
• Experience working with AI tooling for development.
• Strong SQL skills for complex data extraction.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Experience with best‑practice SDLC principles (source code versioning/control, code testing, code review, pull requests, code modularization, proper documentation etc).
• Experience working to a flavour of Agile and/or DevOps which is compatible with Data Science work.

Nice to have:

• Experience using PySpark on Databricks, or a similar platform.
• Experience with MLOps tooling and practices.

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK‑headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid‑sized organisations in commercial and non‑profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.