Role : Data Science Lead
About Our Company :
We are a forward-thinking technology company committed to leveraging data to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation. Our team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and business strategy, with a focus on creating tangible value through data-driven insights.
Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Science Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, machine learning, and a proven ability to lead a team.
This role is crucial for translating complex data into actionable business strategies and ensuring the end-to-end delivery of advanced analytical solutions.
The Data Science Lead will not only be a technical expert but also a mentor, guiding junior team members and fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
- Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 2 junior data scientists, providing guidance, technical oversight, and professional development support.
- Strategic Direction : Define the technical roadmap and strategy for data science initiatives in alignment with broader business goals.
- End-to-End Project Delivery : Drive the complete lifecycle of data science projects, from problem definition and data exploration to model development, deployment, and monitoring.
- Business Impact : Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven insights, analytics, and AI / ML solutions that deliver significant business outcomes.
- Technical Execution : Architect and implement robust data pipelines and analytical frameworks using technologies such as Python, PySpark, and SQL.
- Advanced Analytics : Conduct in-depth analysis on complex datasets, with a particular focus on time series data, to uncover trends and patterns.
- Innovation & Research : Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, including Generative AI, and evaluate their potential application within the company.
- Communication : Clearly communicate complex findings, methodologies, and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science / Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.Experience : 5 to 6 years of hands-on experience in a data science, analytics, or AI / ML role, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end model development and deployment.Leadership : Proven experience leading a small team of junior data professionals.Technical Proficiency :
Expertise in Python for data analysis, modeling, and scripting.Strong knowledge of PySpark for big data processing.Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.Solid experience in data engineering principles and practices.Specialized experience in time series data analysis is essential.Domain Knowledge : Experience in the financial services or stock market domain is a significant plus.AI / ML Knowledge : A sound understanding of machine learning principles and an awareness of recent developments in Generative AI.Soft Skills :
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.A curious, outcome-driven mindset with a passion for driving business value through data.(ref : hirist.tech)