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About the job
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making and shaping strategic initiatives. Your expertise will directly impact the organisation’s ability to understand client behaviour, refine predictive models, and deliver actionable insights that influence key business outcomes.
You will take on the responsibility of developing and optimising machine learning models, analysing complex datasets, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into broader business strategies! Embedded within a dynamic Data Science team, you will not only contribute technical expertise but also foster innovation and knowledge-sharing, making you an integral part of the companys success. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting impact on the organisation’s growth!
Job Goals
Design and implement advanced machine learning models to solve complex business problems.
Optimise the performance of existing models and address weaknesses through detailed analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics solutions into business operations.
Analyse large datasets to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that drive strategic decisions.
Assist API integrations to ensure seamless functionality and data flow between systems.
Communicate technical findings effectively to stakeholders through visualisations and clear reports.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact of data-driven initiatives.
Ideal Skills & Capabilities
Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, with experience in using Git for version control.
Strong SQL skills and familiarity with databases like Redshift, Postgres, or Microsoft SQL Server.
Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, concepts, and applications, including regression, K-means, decision trees, neural networks, as well as exposure to generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
What part of Kantar might I be joining?
You’ll be joining our Profiles division, home to specialists in survey design, sampling and data science. With the world’s largest audience network (over 170 million people), we’re trusted by many of the worlds leading brands to provide amazing insights from real people.
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
Privacy and Legal Statement
At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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