Lead Data Scientist

Barlow Search ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £100,000.00 - £130,000.00 Year

Overview

Barlow Search is advertising this role on behalf of their client. Our client is a global advisor enabling organisations to re-imagine their future and create sustainable value leveraging disruptive technologies. In a world that is changing, Machine Learning solutions are becoming the new norm. Our client is taking a very ambitious and determined step into the future by enhancing their abilities, increasing their reach. They are a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on an application of cutting edge AI technologies in wide range of industries. We are looking for the best talents out there to help us deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and be a part of a world class AI expertise center based across Europe. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, take pride in his/her work, have analytical ability and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people. You will lead the team to exploit the full range of artificial intelligence and automation capabilities to unearth business value and competitive outcomes for clients. You must be an expert in the field of data science and have the confidence and skills to lead a world class UK delivery of machine learning and automation to clients. Responsibilities  Review academic and industry literature for applicable knowledge.  Educate others on statistical analysis and scientific investigation.  Design machine learning based prototype applications.  Analyse large data set to generate valuable insights.  Advise on data collection for machine learning models deployment.  Identify novel techniques for business process improvement and automation.  Educate others on statistical analysis and scientific investigation.  Collaborate with other members AI & Automation and clients. Requirements  BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.  8 years’ experience in related field.  Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.  In-depth understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.  Experience in at least one of cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, Azure will be advantage  Knowledge of relational databases and good grasp of SQL.  Proficient data analytics in Python (Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Scikit Learn)  Well organized with meticulous attention to detail.  Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.  Proficiency creating process documentation.  Able to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.  Fluency in English and full eligibility to work in the UK  Ability to travel internationally