About the job
CoVent, a venture-backed by Founders Factory and global brand activation agency Pico, aims to revolutionize the event sponsorship industry. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to be a part of a transformative journey from the ground up. We have customers eagerly awaiting the data insights you will help us uncover, analyze, and optimize.
What we're looking for
We seek a talented and motivated Mid-Level Python Data Scientist to join our dynamic technology team as our first hire. This role is integral to driving data-driven decisions and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. You will work directly with our founders and grow alongside the company, helping us scale from 0 to 1.
As a Mid-Level Python Data Scientist, you will develop and deploy data-driven solutions using Python. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data pipelines, analyze data, and create predictive models. Your expertise in FastAPI, MongoDB, Pandas/Polars, Scikit-Learn and LLMs will enhance our data science capabilities. You will report directly to the CTO.
Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Development:
- Design and build robust data pipelines to process and transform data from various sources, including scraped websites.
- Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the pipelines.
- Utilize MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Data Analysis and Modeling:
- Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights using Pandas/Polars.
- Develop, implement, and maintain predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
API Development:
- Develop and deploy RESTful APIs using FastAPI for data access and model deployment.
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate APIs into applications.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with data engineers, software developers, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in data science and related technologies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our data science practices and tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in data science or a related role.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as Pandas, Polars, Scikit-learn, and NumPy.
- Familiarity with FastAPI for building APIs.
- Proficiency in working with MongoDB (or any other NoSQL databases) and Redis.
- Familiarity with natural language processing using LLMs.
- Experience with data visualization tools and libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with early-stage startups or fast-moving environments.
Benefits
- Competitive startup salary with substantial equity and statutory pension contribution.
- Founding level equity as our first hire.
- Opportunity to interact with the wider Founders Factory community.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Time off: 25 days annually + bank holidays
- Opportunity to build from scratch and have a significant impact on product direction.
- The chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
- Freedom to execute: we care about outcomes, not time clocked.
- Office space in Central London.
Perks
Interview Process
- Initial chat with CTO/CEO
- Online test on a programming platform (HackerEarth, etc).
- Pair programming test with CTO
- Offer
Apply directly through LinkedIn or our job website here:
https://jsux7eaa9ie.typeform.com/to/POOFR7yV
CoVent is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.