Data Optimization Specialist

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Motorway Full time

At Motorway, we are seeking a highly skilled Data Optimization Specialist to join our Marketplace team. This role is pivotal in driving business growth by optimising our online auction platform and ensuring a seamless experience for car sellers and dealers.

This position involves developing and implementing innovative data-driven solutions that directly impact the core of our business. Key responsibilities include leveraging data insights to refine auction mechanics, building predictive models to predict auction outcomes, and enhancing user experience through personalisation.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and validate advanced predictive models to optimise auction dynamics, predict likelihood of auction outcomes, and improve consumer bidding strategies.
  • Conduct rigorous analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in auction dynamics, translating findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test new product releases, ensuring they meet performance requirements.
  • Develop solutions to incentivise positive marketplace behaviour and enhance fairness of auctions.
  • Research and evaluate auction formats and strategies, incorporating data, auction theory, and behavioural economics to optimise auction efficiency and revenue generation potential.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualifications:
  • Masters degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Economics, or related field.
  • Demonstrable expertise in data science and machine learning, with a proven track record of deploying machine learning models in commercial settings.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, along with experience with relevant statistics, machine learning, and visualisation libraries and frameworks.
  • Ability to identify and utilise suitable machine learning models for specific requirements.
  • Experience with production MLOps and software engineering, including familiarity with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and releasing.
  • Proficiency in working with large datasets and cloud-based platforms.
  • Self-sufficiency with SQL, as well as experience with data pipelining and warehousing technologies.
  • Desirable experience in econometrics, Bayesian ML, causal inference, and/or auction theory.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
  • Annual learning budget
  • BUPA health insurance
  • Discounted dental and gym membership
  • On-hand volunteering membership and 1 volunteering day per year
  • Hybrid working from home arrangement
  • Pension scheme
  • Motorway car leasing scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Regular social events

We value diversity and inclusion at Motorway, and strive to create a supportive environment where individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives.

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