Team Lead Data Science & Machine Learning Team-Flexible Contracts

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This role is open specifically for people who are looking to work on a flexible contract.We know everyones lives are different and that traditional working patterns may not be quite right for you. Whether youve taken a career break, had time out to supportfamily or are looking to balance your career with another passion of yours, we can offer you a flexible contract to work the pattern that suits you. Part time 3 to 4 days per week Once youve joined the firm you will have access to training, giving you theopportunity to upskill yourself on our various systems. Youll also benefit from additional support designed to help you integrate into the firm and connect and build relationships with other flexible workers across our network. At Operate, we are significantlygrowing our Data Science and machine learning practice to support the firm in meeting new market demands and opportunities. As such, we are now looking to recruit Data Analysts to join our Managed Data Services at Operate team. As an experienced data practitioner,you will play a significant role in the development of our services, allowing you to work with a varied client base, gain valuable exposure to cutting edge technologies and help shape what we deliver as managed services in the areas of General Data, Data Scienceand Data Visualisation.The Data Science team will take the information prepared by the downstream Data team and will do basic to complex calculations in order to uncover actionable insights. Data Scientists employ traditional statistical methods and unconventionalmachine learning techniques for making predictions. Data Analysts prepare more advanced types of analysis. Finally Machine Learning Engineers apply state-of-the-art computational models.About You: able to quickly learn new tools and techniques. adaptable andopen minded to deal with changing business needs. open to pursuing professional qualifications, certifications and training. inquisitive, logical, and technically minded to create innovative solutions to complex problems. an analytical thinker capable of decisionmaking when under pressure. curious to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of technology. able to work across a wide range of tasks at one time and work to deadlines. demonstrable experience as a data scientist and/or machine learning engineer.possess a proven record of being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, and understanding their expectations. able to demonstrate an ability to lead a team can communicate technical topics effectively to colleagues who are still learningYour Responsibilities:Youllbring your extensive industry experience to lead a team of junior problem solvers. You will be designing strategies and working through to execution, whilst solving complex business issues. Specific responsibilities include: Coding, testing, debugging anddeploying scripting solutions using Python, SQL, and JavaScript Understanding business and technical requirements; develop, document and implement solution design Forging and building new relationships throughout Operate to ensure the visibility of the Technologyteams production capability Hands on delivery of solutions throughout the entire life cycle, including day-to-day management of ongoing engagements Ensure that deliverables meet or exceed functional, technical and performance requirements Contribute to thedevelopment of your own and teams technical acumen Assisting in upskilling your team and ensuring successful delivery Liaising with operational/executive level gradesEssential Requirements: Relevant industry experience, preferably in an IT-related disciplineSolid analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions Experience of working with clients to understand, refine and execute technology-enabled change projects. Background in collaborative working with othercreative and passionate data engineers Solid understanding of working methodologies such as Agile, and Waterfall. Willingness to expand technical knowledge in a broad range of client facing projects Proven capability to communicate verbally and in writingwith stakeholders at a variety of levels Extensive and varied experience in data handling, manipulation and reporting including advanced level of understanding in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Knowledge of best practice in data visualisation and presentationExperience using Python/R, SQL, Google App Script/JavaScript and visual basic, or comparable Experience with SSIS ETL (Integration Services), SSRS (Reporting Services), and SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services). MDX experience. A broad understanding of the valuesof Business Intelligence. Data warehouse methodology experience.Desirable Requirements: Tableau, Microstrategy, Qlikview or comparable Experience with self-service data analytics platforms such as Alteryx or comparable Experience with languages such as Python,R, SQL, Google App Script/JavaScript or Visual Basic Exposure to any elements of Artificial Intelligence such as Natural Language Processing or Machine Learning Alteryx certifications DevOps experience Knowledge of Data Analytical tools (Alteryx Designer andAlteryx Server)Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behavioursthat support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes;whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seekto attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture wherepeople can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more hereabout our work to support an inclusive culture.