Lead Data Scientist
Catchfish · Farnham, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 17 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will directly lead a small, capable data science and engineering team while staying hands-on with development and solution architecture. You’ll shape data-driven solutions that support the company’s fintech initiatives and technical strategy. The position combines leadership with technical execution to deliver impactful, ground-breaking software. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into scalable data solutions. This is a high-impact opportunity to drive innovation in financial software.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a small team of data scientists and engineers
- Develop and implement data-driven solutions with a focus on architecture and scalability
- Contribute to hands-on development and system design
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements
- Shape the technical direction and best practices for data science initiatives
Key requirements
- Python
- R
- SQL
- NLP
- leadership
- communication
- collaboration
- Python
- R
- SQL
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