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.

• 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.

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At Thoughtworks, we use AI tools to support our recruitment team with administrative tasks such as drafting communications, scheduling interviews and writing job descriptions.

Crucially, our AI tools do not screen, assess, rank or make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by our team and all selection decisions are made exclusively by our interviewers and hiring managers.

We are committed to fairness and responsible AI. We actively manage our AI systems by testing, monitoring for biased outcomes and implementing mitigation measures. We hold our third-party vendors to these same high standards through a rigorous governance process. For additional information, please see our full Thoughtworks AI Policy for Recruitment.

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.