Data Scientist

Acceleration is WPP’s data and technology consultancy, operated globally by leading media company GroupM. We work closely with GroupM agencies (EssenceMediacom, Mindhsare and Wavemaker) and Google center of excellence to connect our clients’ media investments to tangible business results, powering possibilities and performance through data and technology.We make data and technology work better for people and business!Click to discover more about Acceleration and GroupM. We are seeking a versatile and adaptable Data Scientist to join our dynamic team in Lisbon, Portugal. This role requires someone comfortable working across different data-focused disciplines, including machine learning, data engineering, and business intelligence. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in ML/AI principles, strong programming skills, experience with data pipelines and warehousing, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. This role offers a unique opportunity to have a broad impact and contribute to various aspects of our data strategy. Responsibilities:

• Machine Learning: Develop, implement, and deploy machine learning models. Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering. Train and evaluate models;
• Data Engineering: Build and maintain data pipelines. Process and transform data for use in machine learning models and BI reporting. Work with databases and data warehousing solutions;
• Business Intelligence: Develop reports and dashboards to provide insights into business performance. Analyze data and identify trends. Communicate findings to stakeholders;
• Collaborate with other team members on projects across these disciplines;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ML/AI, data engineering, and BI;
• Contribute to the overall improvement of our data capabilities.

 Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a data-focused role (machine learning, data engineering, or BI);
• Strong programming skills in Python;
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP);
• Experience with SQL and relational databases;
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI);
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms;
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools;
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple disciplines;
• Good communication and teamwork skills. Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential;
• Fluent Portuguese language skills.