Senior Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist

About Luupli

Luupli is a social media app that has equity, diversity, and equality at its heart. We believe that social media can be a force for good, and we are committed to creating a platform that maximizes the value that creators and businesses can gain from it, while making a positive impact on society and the planet. Our app is still in development, but we are excited about the possibilities it presents. Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Luupli a success.

Job Description

As a Data Scientist at Luupli, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging AWS analytics services to analyse and extract valuable insights from our data sources. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to develop data-driven solutions and deliver actionable recommendations. Your expertise in AWS analytics tools and techniques will be crucial in shaping our data strategy and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives, identify data requirements, and define analytics goals.
• Develop and implement data analysis strategies using AWS analytics services, such as Amazon Redshift, Amazon Athena, Amazon EMR, and Amazon QuickSight.
• Design and build robust data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources into AWS for analysis.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to perform predictive and prescriptive analyses, clustering, segmentation, and pattern recognition.
• Identify key metrics, develop meaningful KPIs, and build dashboards and visualisations using Amazon QuickSight to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform product enhancements, user behaviour, and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with data engineers to optimise data architecture, data quality, and data governance frameworks in AWS.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, preferably in a cloud-based environment using AWS analytics services.
• Strong proficiency in AWS analytics services, such as Amazon Redshift, Amazon Athena, Amazon EMR, and Amazon QuickSight.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala for data analysis and modelling.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, data visualisation tools, and statistical packages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with social media analytics and understanding of user behaviour.
• Familiarity with big data technologies, such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, or Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of AWS machine learning services, such as Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Comprehend.
• Experience with data governance and security best practices in AWS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
  
  

Compensation

This is an equity-only position, offering a unique opportunity to gain a stake in a rapidly growing company and contribute directly to its success.