Remote Senior Data Scientist

Description:

• Octopus Electric Vehicles is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Data Team and revolutionize the electric car leasing industry.
• The Data Team's primary responsibilities include building and maintaining infrastructure for data processing and centralization, as well as developing data analytics and data science applications.
• The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify how the Data Team can assist in achieving their goals.
• The Senior Data Scientist will own the end-to-end design of technical solutions, from data gathering to analytics engineering, model selection, training, and interpretation.
• Responsibilities include conducting experiments and deploying machine learning models to address growth and efficiency challenges, working closely with the Senior Data Engineer, and packaging insights into clear narratives for non-technical audiences.
• The candidate will contribute to building pipelines and DBT models, assist users with queries, and help shape the direction of the growing team.

Requirements:

• A passion for decarbonization is essential.
• Extensive experience in a data science or analytics role with a proven track record of delivering business impact is preferred.
• A product-minded approach with the ability to focus on project outcomes rather than getting lost in technical details is required.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to extract clear objectives and requirements from broad challenges.
• Eagerness to engage in the entire data lifecycle and great attention to detail are necessary.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly and a background in using data to influence decisions are required.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and data science libraries such as Scikit Learn and Pandas is essential.
• Familiarity with data transformation and data visualization is necessary.

Benefits:

• Octopus Electric Vehicles offers a unique culture that promotes learning, decision-making, and building quickly with autonomy.
• The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work, winning awards for its workplace culture.
• Salary discussions are flexible, and the company encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all criteria.
• Employees are rewarded with perks that matter to them, and the company provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.
• The organization is committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity, ensuring a fair work environment for everyone.