Data Science Technical Lead at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in a data science role, with a track record of delivering end-to-end projects that have a measurable business impact
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to explain complex data science concepts and results to stakeholders with varying levels of data literacy
Strong experience building, training, and validating machine learning models (e.g., using scikit-learn)
Expert-level proficiency in Python (including structured, object-oriented code) and SQL
A strong foundation in applied statistics, including hypothesis testing and experimental design (A/B testing)
A deep interest in coaching and mentoring teams
Nice to haves
Hands-on experience with data transformation tools, preferably DBT
Experience with a major cloud ML platform (AWS SageMaker or Snowflake preferred)

Responsibilities

Partnering with teams across the business to scope, prioritize, and manage high-impact data science projects
Preparing and modeling data in our modern stack (Snowflake & DBT), as well as wrangling data from third-party APIs when needed
Conducting deep-dive analyses and running A/B tests to uncover insights, test hypotheses, and guide company strategy
Designing, training, and evaluating predictive models in Python, with flexibility to deploy within Snowflake, AWS, or both
Deploying models into production in simple, scalable ways, with monitoring to ensure long-term accuracy and business impact
Managing and mentoring 2 data scientists with varying degrees of knowledge and experience

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Predictive Modeling

Data Modeling

Optimization

Scalable Data Systems

Analytics

Mentoring

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.

Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.

£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.

The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.

Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.

Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.

Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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