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Lead Data Scientist
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Role Purpose:
• Lead and grow a team of data scientists at tombola, driving them to deliver cutting-edge data science solutions.
• Actively participate in, and oversee, the integration of data science projects into business processes to enhance tombola’s decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across various departments, understanding their needs and delivering impactful data-driven insights and solutions.
• Working with other teams to develop collaborative ways of working that make data science capabilities available to all departments at tombola.
• To work closely with the data engineering team to ensure data requirements for data science projects are understood and delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a data science team, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment. Ensure professional growth and skill development within your team.
• Project Management: Manage the lifecycle of key data science projects from inception to deployment. Apply advanced data science techniques to solve complex problems and enhance business operations.
• Technical Expertise: Utilize your expertise in statistics, machine learning, and data management to develop predictive models and algorithms.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain robust communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their requirements are met and their concerns are addressed promptly.
• Innovation and Strategy: Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in machine learning and data science. Promote an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
Knowledge & Experience:
• Proven experience leading a data science team and managing complex projects with significant business impact.
• Expertise in operationalising machine learning models and integrating them into business processes.
• Strong background in machine learning, statistics, data management, and relevant technologies (e.g., Python, R, SQL, AWS SageMaker, Apache Airflow, Dbt and AWS Kinesis).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge/experience of industry standards, such as CRISP-DM.
• Experience in the iGaming or online betting industry is advantageous but not required.
Personal Qualities:
• A strategic thinker with a proven track record of problem-solving and innovation.
• A motivational leader who champions both team and individual development.
• A team player with a “servant” approach to leadership.
• Demonstrate high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Highly motivated with a “can do” attitude and the ability to use own initiative
• Have a “down to earth” working style
• Good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Spirit of fun and engagement
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Culture overview
We’re ambitious, we’re growing quickly and we’re looking for awesome people to join our already awesome team. #tombolalife is a lot of fun - we take pride in what we do, we work hard and we work together. We’re excited about the future and the team that will make an impact.
Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Cycle To Work
Flexible Working
Free Food
Free Parking
Gym Membership
Laptop
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Office vibe
City Centre
Friday Drinks
Hackathons
Open Plan
Social Events
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Leadership
James Conway
Director of Technology
Engineering principles
Agile Process
Code Reviews
Communication and collaboration
Continuous delivery
Continuous Development
Continuous integration
Knowledge sharing
Mentoring
Micro services
Pair programming
Rapid release cycles
Test Driven Development
Unit testing
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