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Leopardstown, Dublin Contract Posted by: TEKsystems Posted: Friday, 23 January 2026
 
 

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist

Contract Duration: 12 Month Rolling Contract

Work Arrangement: 2 Days Onsite Weekly

Location: Leopardstown, Dublin

Years of Experience Needed: Minumum 8 years +

Job Description

Are you an experienced lead data scientist with a passion for technological innovation and a strong sense of ownership? The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) platform offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a world-class unified platform, empowering Small and Medium Enterprises globally. We are seeking a lead data scientist to lead the development of machine learning models and Business Intelligence projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse various data sources to deliver data-driven and actionable insights for small and medium-sized enterprises within the network.
  • Develop sophisticated multivariate models and analytic solutions, such as dashboards and machine learning models, using complex statistical and data science techniques.
  • Work independently to identify insights opportunities from data, even with ambiguous requirements.
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams and business partners to facilitate their use of insights from data.

Essential Skills

  • Proven ability to combine, interrogate, and manipulate large data sets using big data tools such as Hadoop and Spark.
  • Extensive Experience with programming languages, particularly Python, and various statistics and machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and PySpark.
  • Understanding of trade-offs between machine learning model validation metrics like AUC and recall to optimise model performance based on business needs.
  • Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
  • Capability to communicate directly with business partners to translate statistical findings into business insights.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence visualisation tools like Tableau, Domo, and Power BI is highly preferred.
  • Experience in optimising big data ETL pipelines is preferred.
  • 7+ years Experience
  • Gen AI & Agentic AI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in deploying machine learning models to cloud-based production environments.
  • Proficiency with Databricks.
  • Experience with the innovative application of Generative AI in commercial settings.
  • Background in the financial industry.
  • Solid foundation in software engineering, with a focus on high code quality, effective version control, and rigorous testing practices.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to technological innovation, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects that empower businesses worldwide. Benefit from a culture that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing the support and resources necessary to excel in your role.

Work Environment

The role involves working with advanced technologies and tools, including Databricks, Hadoop, and Python. The environment fosters collaboration with cross-functional teams, where innovative solutions are developed to meet business needs. The position offers flexibility in work hours, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited. Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland. No. 909257. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website.

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Leopardstown, Dublin , Ireland
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Samuel McGuirk
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23/01/2026 19:14:37
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