Lead Data Scientist

Nortal is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to help our clients and us to leverage the power of data. At Nortal, we help organizations harness the power of automated software solutions and Lead Data Scientist will build the future of the whole data management approach for our clients by helping them innovate the next wave of their data platforms. This is a unique opportunity to craft your career path and work alongside top experts in various industries.

Why join Nortal Data Team?

• The data team consists of 20+ experts with diverse skills. In addition to data science, our team members can cover the whole range - from infrastructure automation to data engineering and BI. 
• We are committed to excellence in everything we do, from the technology we choose to the people who make up our team.  
• We work on many client engagements from diverse business domains, each bringing new challenges and opportunities for growth. 
• We work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions that meet client needs and solve complex business problems; 
• Analyzing data, extracting insights from large and complex data sets, building predictive/descriptive models, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to team members (data scientists and data engineers) to support their professional development; 
• Participating in business development activities, taking part in proposal writing and client presentations; 
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs and providing updates on project progress; 
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest advances in data science techniques and technologies; 

Requirements:

• Master or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or equivalent field, or extensive industry experience and additional certifications in data science or data-related fields; 
• Proven end-to-end experience within data science/machine learning projects, from the initial idea and problem statement to project report and valuable results; 
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, as well as experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and Keras. Proficiency with SQL; 
• Strong leadership and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to mentor junior data scientists, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present results to clients; 
• Having a proactive outlook, being eager to take the lead, and being able to function with minimal supervision; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development and attention to detail. Ability to break down and understand complex business problems, define a solution, and implement it using advanced quantitative methods; 
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced consulting environment, work on multiple projects simultaneously (when needed), and manage changing priorities and deadlines; 

You will get extra credits for:

• Previous work experience in a similar position; 
• Previous work experience in a consulting company; 
• Experience with leading junior-to-mid data scientists/data engineers/engineers formally or informally; 
• Additional experience in working with R or any other programming languages; 
• Experience working with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark; 
• Understanding of software development and/or data engineering; 
• Familiarity with any cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.); 
• Eager to work with various domains and technologies; 

Why join Nortal?

• We hire people not only for their skills but also for cultural fit. We live by our values: commit to delivering value and results, take ownership, empower yourself and others, and own your future and growth. Besides our professionalism, we like to spice things up with good humor.
• We care about your growth & development. In Nortal we support constant improvement and knowledge sharing via Learning Hives, external and internal training, dedicated time for self-learning, a mentorship program, and strong 1:1 culture.
• We prioritize your health & well-being by providing a flexible package for health insurance and sports initiatives.
• We support your work-life balance and provide flexible working hours.
• It's your choice whether you want to work from the office or remotely. With our Work From Anywhere program, you have the freedom to work where you work best. We have also launched the Nortal Nomad program for people wanting to move short-term to some other country.

If you recognized yourself in this description don’t hesitate to reach out to  Jurgita Tilingaite jurgita.tilingaite@nortal.com  Meanwhile, feel free to check out Nortal life and what our people are all about via Instagram and stay connected with us through our careers page, Linkedin or Facebook. 
#LI-Remote