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IoT Data Science & Engineering Team Leader

YTL UK
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3 weeks ago
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Are you passionate about data and innovation? Join our collaborative team as the IoT Data Science & Engineering Team Lead, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented group of IoT Data Specialists, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to fostering a diverse and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

What you'll do

In this crucial role, you will:

  • lead peer reviews for your team, including contractors and third parties as required to ensure high standards of solutions delivered to the business
  • work with the Technical and Solution Architects to establish and maintain agreed standards, patterns and designs applicable to the work undertaken
  • design, code, test and document data solutions for YTL Group, complying with agreed techniques and standards
  • ensure that all model and algorithm development adheres to company security standards and that there are no breaches to data security either internally or externally, to minimise the risk to the company
  • develop and progress the team members, conduct check-ins, and follow all the line management tasks as outlined by the business
  • take a lead role in evaluating, reviewing, and providing expert advice in data engineering and data science methods, tools, and/or standards used in the organisation
  • take a lead role in planning, designing, and conducting unit tests on models and algorithms, correcting defects, and re-testing to achieve an error-free result
  • take a lead role in planning, designing, and conducting performance and usability tests to achieve solutions that deliver acceptable performance and are easy to use
  • take a lead role in the review of technical specifications from suppliers and IT partners to ensure that expected quality is maintained by these resources.

What you'll need

In this role, we are looking for:

  • previous experience of being in a lead position within a data engineering/data science team with a highly technical skill set
  • excellent team skills working in collaboration at a highly technical level with colleagues, IT partners, and IT consultants, both on-site and off-site
  • experience with the complete data solutions development lifecycle: designing, developing, deploying, and debugging
  • advanced knowledge of Azure Data development using Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and ADX. Other services require a good working knowledge of Databricks, Logic Apps, and the Power Platform
  • knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
  • knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc)
  • experience with the systems development lifecycle
  • hands-on coding experience with advanced Python (R and Scala will be considered as well)
  • experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (eg, MSSQL, CosmosDB, Cassandra)
  • familiarity with testing techniques used to plan and execute tests of all components (functional and non-functional) to verify that the solution satisfies specified requirements and to detect errors
  • excellent academic qualifications, ideally an MSc in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar field; BSc or equivalent experience may be considered.

What you'll receive

  • A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
  • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
  • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
  • YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
  • plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.


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