Lead Data Scientist

🌟 Opportunity : Lead Data Scientist

Our client is a global leader and fast-growing data science powerhouse committed to excellence in transforming complex data into actionable insights. With a diverse team of experts from around the world, they strive to be the foremost partner in advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and digital transformation, empowering organizations to achieve breakthrough performance and a competitive edge.

🚀 Responsibilities :

• Contribute to shaping the Data Science department and technical vision.
• Maintain an overview of the full Data Science project portfolio, identifying opportunities to connect technical efforts and ensure consistency in quality and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and sales teams to align technical solutions with client needs.
• Mentor and coach team members, promoting best practices in code quality, model development, and lifecycle management.
• Lead internal initiatives focused on knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and team cohesion.
• Support the career development of more junior team members.
• Oversee CI/CD processes for deployed solutions and participate in code and algorithm reviews.

👤 Profile sought :

Education : 

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

Technical Skills :

• 3+ years of experience in Python, Data Science, and Machine Learning, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of ownership across the full Data Science lifecycle: from conceptualization to implementation and stakeholder communication.
• Solid theoretical foundation combined with strong implementation skills.
• Experience supporting and connecting the work of Data Scientists with other development teams (e.g., Data Engineering, DevOps).
• Strong programming background, with a focus on best practices for building robust and maintainable solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with Recommendation Systems and/or Customer Journey Modelling in a B2B setting is a plus.

🌍 Benefits & Culture :

• Bonus Salary Policy: Enjoy a 15th-month bonus. 
• Additional Vacation: Receive 4 extra vacation days to support a healthy work-life balance.
• International Exposure: Get the opportunity to participate in international projects that broaden your professional experience.
• Professional Development: Benefit from company-paid certifications, extensive training, and continuous career progression support.
• Home Office Support: A dedicated home office budget is provided to ensure you have the necessary tools and equipment.
• Team Building and Culture: Engage in team building activities within an innovative, young, and dynamic work environment.

💼 Department : Data Science

📍 Location : Based in Porto, Portugal. Although there is the possibility of remote working, we are only considering people located in Portugal.

📆 Starting date : ASAP