Lead Data Scientist

Data scientists at Thoughtworks are responsible for leading and executing data science projects. They employ their profound expertise in statistics, modeling, machine learning algorithms and data mining methodologies. They integrate this expertise with a comprehensive understanding of related domains to render business value and illuminate data-driven insights, facilitating clear and effective decision-making processes. Their responsibilities encompass devising strategies, executing plans, operationalizing solutions and articulating the tangible business outcomes achieved. Collaborating with cross-functional teams is pivotal, as they adeptly convey their discoveries to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They stay up-to-date with industry advancements, ensure data quality and security, and provide guidance to junior team members. As a data scientist at Thoughtworks, you'll work on a range of projects and leverage deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems.

Job responsibilities

• You will lead and manage data science projects from inception to completion, including goal-setting, scope definition and ensuring on-time delivery with cross team collaboration
• You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand their strategic objectives and identify opportunities to leverage data and data quality for enabling AI and machine learning
• You will be responsible for the overall AI system design, problem framing and governance, identifying and managing risks and issues
• You will design, develop and implement data science strategies that drive measurable business results
• You will design experiments for the team to rapidly test ideas and assumptions, and identify future courses of action
• You will use quality metrics to select machine learning models that will be deployed in the production environment
• You will communicate technical findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear, easy and concise way, keeping the stakeholders in mind
• You will contribute to the growth of the data science community along with promoting a culture of data literacy within the organization
• You will address ethical concerns and adhere to ethical guidelines using FATTER AI (fairness, accountability, transparency, trustworthiness, explainability, responsibility)
• You will work with CD4ML practices and data versioning tools

Job qualifications Technical Skills

Professional Skills

Other things to know Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks : however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Commitment to Disability Inclusion

Thoughtworks are committed to being an inclusive & accessible workplace employer of choice for all including those living with disability.

What's on offer

Our goal is equip you with career defining experiences, to help you grow professionally and personally, and to foster a community where you feel you belong. We're committed to making Thoughtworks an employer of choice, and we offer a wide variety of benefits to support the team's advancement, their health and their wellbeing.If you're ready to find your home at Thoughtworks, click to apply now (even if you don't feel like you tick all the boxes)!

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

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