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Apply NowAre you a driven Data Scientist who wants to be a key member of our team in Sydney?
We’re looking for an industry professional to help us continue our success, and that of our clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team within the digital marketing industry.
The Junior Data Scientist will work within the data team at Sparro to support the development of attribution models to measure the incremental impact of digital above the line activities, and cutting-edge machine learning models to aid in decision making for our largest clients. This role will utilise best-in-class data solutions to drive client and business success. The Junior Data Scientist will build, support, and adopt productisation of advanced data project offerings and processes within Sparro.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop and run machine learning models as part of clients’ data project offering
- Manage, manipulate and automate production of complex data sets in a true big data environment leveraging skills in Google BigQuery, R, Python and SQL
- Drive client and business success through implementation of appropriate machine learning-led models and effective management of data science projects
- Keeping abreast of latest developments of data science models within the industry
- Creating and maintaining documentation and use cases for data solutions
- Communicating with internal and external teams, give support in the whole execution process
- Have an understanding of digital marketing strategy and concepts
- Have an understanding of tracking using tools such as GTM
- Promote the Sparro values and culture
You live for results, drive change, and expect only the best.
You move fast, but also and engage and empower the team around you to get stuff done. You’re also not afraid to dive right in and solve challenges by rolling up your sleeves.
You’ve worked with variety of clients and are looking to build successful senior stakeholder relationships.
Your contribution to the agency’s offering, direction, culture and knowledge will be invaluable, as will the solutions you produce and lead for our clients.
Skills
- 1 year of experience in data science roles, or Bachelor’s degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Science discipline
- Proficiency in Python, R, BigQuery and the advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics and Facebook Ads
- Knowledge of a range of Machine Learning, Data Science or Statistical Modelling techniques – such as Predictive Modelling, Linear/Logistic Regression, Attribution Modelling, Causal Impact Analysis, Customer Segmentation and Shopping Banding
- Proficiency in Google Tag Manager and tag setup for clients (not essential)
- Strong attention to detail, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The performance of the Junior Data Scientist will be determined based on their ability to:
- Autonomously manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced business environment
- Align projects with digital marketing concepts, overall Sparro strategy and market requirements.
- Create and research data science solutions for Sparro clients according to their business problem
- Improve company-wide knowledge on proper utilisation of modelling techniques into channel activations
- Effectively solve problems using data, working with the data and insights team to
- (Highly commended, but not essential) self-start a project.
Continuous learning is a huge part of our workplace culture. With our dedicated learning and development team and onsite performance coach, we offer in-house training sessions to upskill your qualifications.
We also provide a 20-week leadership training course with our founder and general manager. Through this training, we explore the vision of Sparro and Jack Nimble, how to manage expectations, elevating conversation and much more.
The Data Scientist will work in a cluster, with regular mentoring sessions from their Team Lead and other senior leaders. These sessions will provide support for the ongoing development of the employee to ensure their fulfilment and success within the company.
Through our in-house training and support, we also look beyond our company to aid our staff’s professional development, with access and encouragement to attend industry events, workshops and paid external courses.
We’re looking to develop our team to be the next leaders in our industry, and in our business. Excellent opportunities to become a trusted parter and work closely with the business leaders. With the potential to progress into a senior role within the company.
We have a transparent direction for our business and clear pathways for all staff; supported by regular reviews, training courses and personal development plans.
We value culture as a top priority. We know that we succeed by working collaboratively, drawing on our shared knowledge and growing together.
Culture isn’t just a set of behaviours, backgrounds, or interests – it’s a growth mindset, no ego, and having an openness to learn, challenge, be challenged, and share ideas.
We host regular social and sporting events, lunches and drinks. We love getting everyone together to celebrate our successes. We work hard and smart while providing flexible working hours for all team members. We offer remote workings, a pet friendly plant-filled office with casual working areas, and fully stocked fridge.