Lead Data Science Consultant

Fruition Group
Leeds
4 months ago
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Overview

Contract Lead Data Consultant - Databricks/IoT — Outside IR35 - Flexible day rate — Leeds / Hybrid. Would you be interested in helping a scale-up AI business with vast amounts of IoT data to define their Data Science strategy?

This is a unique opportunity to drive the transformation of raw IoT and sensor data into actionable insights that improve machine performance and anticipate issues before they occur.

Tech Stack
  • Azure PaaS / SaaS services
  • Databricks
Key Responsibilities
  • Harness vast IoT and sensor data to produce actionable insights.
  • Shape the road for the data team to rapidly design and deploy data-driven dashboards, reports, and analytics workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with c-suite and data teams to embed new data-led processes.
  • Translate complex data into clear, practical insights that drive operational decisions.
  • Lead ideation sessions to uncover new, high-value opportunities hidden in the data.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through data visibility and experimentation.
  • Bridge the gap between technical teams and business users - ensuring insights lead to real-world impact.
Location

Leeds — 2 days per week

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age


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