Lead Data Scientist

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Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead end-to-end data science and AI initiatives including solution design, advanced modeling, MLOps deployment, stakeholder collaboration, ethical AI governance, mentoring, and researching new algorithms and techniques.
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Company Description

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?

As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionising the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

Job Description

  • End-to-End Solution Ownership: Own the technical solution lifecycle for data science and AI initiatives, from shaping requirements and defining the solution approach through to implementation support.
  • Advanced Modelling & Analysis: Apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems.
  • Production & MLOps: Design, build, and deploy robust, scalable, and maintainable machine learning models into production environments. Design and implement MLOps pipelines.
  • Strategic Impact: Contribute to the strategic direction of data science and AI initiatives, identifying new opportunities for innovation and help to shape best practices.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand their needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and communicate findings to non technical audiences in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Ethical AI & Governance: Ensure the ethical and responsible application of AI/ML models.
  • Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and guide junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Research & Innovation: Research and evaluate new machine learning algorithms, statistical techniques, and emerging AI technologies.

Qualifications

  • Experience with programming languages such as c#, Python, R, and SQL.
  • Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
  • Implementation knowledge of algorithms and techniques like Regression, decision trees, Random Forest. XGBoost, K means, anomaly detection, Bayesian theory, Time Series Forecasting etc
  • Understanding of evaluation and explanation techniques in machine learning, e.g. overfitting, bias, cross validation, LIME, SHAP, etc.
  • Experience with data science tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
  • Experience with working with large and complex datasets.

Knowledge of Public Sector:

  • Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public sector organisations.
  • Experience working with public sector data.
  • Knowledge of public sector regulations and compliance requirements.

Desired Skills: 

  • Must be eligible for Security Clearance
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Additional Information

Benefits include

  • Hybrid working model with some flexible working
  • 25 days’ holiday • Private Medical Health care via Vitality
  • Pension contribution, Life Assurance
  • Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
  • A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
  • Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates every individual. Our recruitment processes are based on individual merit.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please email Kelly at [email protected] for assistance

Skills Required

  • Experience with C#, Python, R, and SQL
  • Experience with scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
  • Implementation knowledge of algorithms and techniques (Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, XGBoost, K-means, Anomaly Detection, Bayesian methods, Time Series Forecasting)
  • Understanding of evaluation and explanation techniques (overfitting, bias, cross-validation, LIME, SHAP)
  • Experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Hive
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
  • Experience working with large and complex datasets
  • Knowledge of public sector data, regulations, and compliance
  • Must be eligible for Security Clearance
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to mentor junior staff
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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
6,701 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Netcompany is the fastest growing and most successful IT service company in Northern Europe. Today, we lead the way with digitalisation in Northern Europe, building modern IT solutions and introducing advanced use of technology for large global customer, side by side in agile teams. Netcompany leads the way in the next generation of IT consulting, with keen focus on Customer Value, Speed and Guaranteed delivery. We build IT solutions through agile delivery methods with speed to market. Our solutions are based on modern legacy free technology and industry standards. We build scalable robust solutions that will adapt to changing business needs, fully anchored in the organization. We know what it takes to build, operate and maintain IT solutions across all sectors and industries. We constantly challenge and innovate, and ensure that Development and Operations resources work together to ensure stability with speed. Netcompany’s vision is to be the leading digital Challenger in Northern Europe. We help Northern European businesses become future digital winners. The clients of Netcompany are large companies from a diverse array of industries and the public sector. Current and recent clients include: Danish Customs and Tax Administration (SKAT), ATP, Carlsberg, Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ørsted, Airbus, Ministry of Justice (UK), Sodexo, Oslo Local Authority and Post Nord to name a few. We are headquartered in Copenhagen and besides the offices in Denmark, we are located in UK, Netherlands, Poland, Norway and Vietnam, with an employee count of more than 6500+. Privacy policy: https://www.netcompany.com/int/Privacy-Policy

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