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Principal Data Scientist
£95,000 - 95,000
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Shaftesbury Road, Trumpington
£95,000 - 95,000
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience in data science, analytics or analytics engineering in a complex environment
- Advanced SQL skills, including writing, analysing and optimising large analytical queries
- Strong experience with a data science programming language such as Python, R or Julia
- Hands-on experience with data transformation tools such as dbt, Dataform or SQLMesh
- Experience using BI and visualisation tools such as Metabase, Looker, Tableau or Power BI
- A strong understanding of data warehousing principles (e.g. Kimball methodology)
- Experience designing data models that enable self-service analytics
- Proven ability to translate business or research questions into data-driven insights
- Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior audiences
- Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding other data professionals
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational data science and analytics capability within our Assessment & Research Capabilities (ARC) function
- Set the direction for data science and analytics supporting automarking and AI-driven assessment
- Lead and grow a small, high-impact team of data scientists and engineers
- Curate high-quality data products used across research, machine learning and product teams
- Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing product and research decisions with evidence and insight
- Ensure sensitive exam and candidate data is handled responsibly and ethically
- Define and own the data strategy for automarking and related AI capabilities
- Design and oversee data warehouses, pipelines and integrations with the wider organisation
- Translate complex business and research needs into robust data solutions
- Provide expert input into product, research and architectural decisions, up to board level
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and external research partners
- Champion best practice in data quality, DataOps and analytics engineering
Description
At Cambridge Assessment, we are transforming how assessments are designed, delivered, and marked worldwide. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in leading our data science capability for AI-enabled assessment products used by millions of learners globally. We offer a competitive salary and a flexible rewards package, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and a group personal pension scheme. Our team embraces diversity and is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career. We welcome applications from all candidates and strive for an inclusive recruitment process.
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