Vacancy Name
Principal Machine Learning Scientist - Letterkenny
Vacancy No
VN687
Location City
Letterkenny
Overview of Role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Machine Learning Scientist to join our Data Science team on a permanent basis, based FinTrU's offices in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exciting team using AI/ML principles and practices, driving innovation and delivering actionable insights that support our business objectives.
FinTrU is an award-winning RegTech/FinTech company, creating technology-enabled solutions for leading global financial institutions. Across our UK and EU offices, we deliver the highest standard of service to both our clients and our 1400 employees. Our philosophy of continued learning and development, an unwavering commitment to diversity – in all its forms – and our culture continue to make us a workplace of choice.
Please note this role is Hybrid working, the successful candidate will be required to be in the office at least 2 days per week. For this reason we are not considering fully remote applications, or those based beyond a reasonable commute to the office in Letterkenny.
This requisition is only for those resident, or seeking to be resident, in the Republic of Ireland. If you are based in Northern Ireland, please apply to the vacancy for Derry/Londonderry.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exciting team using AI/ML principles and practices, driving innovation and delivering actionable insights that support our business objectives.
FinTrU is an award-winning RegTech/FinTech company, creating technology-enabled solutions for leading global financial institutions. Across our UK and EU offices, we deliver the highest standard of service to both our clients and our 1400 employees. Our philosophy of continued learning and development, an unwavering commitment to diversity – in all its forms – and our culture continue to make us a workplace of choice.
Please note this role is Hybrid working, the successful candidate will be required to be in the office at least 2 days per week. For this reason we are not considering fully remote applications, or those based beyond a reasonable commute to the office in Letterkenny.
This requisition is only for those resident, or seeking to be resident, in the Republic of Ireland. If you are based in Northern Ireland, please apply to the vacancy for Derry/Londonderry.
Job Details
You should apply if you have:
This is an opportunity to work on:
We reserve the right to enhance or amend the shortlisting criteria at any time during the process
Please note this role is Hybrid working, the successful candidate will currently be required to be in the office 2 days per week. For this reason we are not considering fully remote applications, or those based beyond a reasonable commute to the office in Letterkenny.
This requisition is only for those resident, or seeking to be resident, in the Republic of Ireland. If you are based in Northern Ireland, please apply to the vacancy for Derry/Londonderry.
- Minimum of 10 years in Data science/AI roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras) and libraries (e.g. scikit-learn, Theano), demonstrating technical capability to build, optimise, and deploy AI models.
- Strong aptitude for analysing complex data sets and derive actionable insights using advanced ML/AI techniques. This includes proficiency in developing, training, and optimising models to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and drive strategic decisions.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to work on:
- You will Lead and mentor the Data Science team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging rapid experimentation and the development of proof of concepts (POCs) to explore new ideas and validate emerging technologies with a fail-fast mentality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, prioritise and implement data science strategies and roadmap that align with business objectives.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams plus other departments to identify data-driven opportunities and solutions.
We reserve the right to enhance or amend the shortlisting criteria at any time during the process
Please note this role is Hybrid working, the successful candidate will currently be required to be in the office 2 days per week. For this reason we are not considering fully remote applications, or those based beyond a reasonable commute to the office in Letterkenny.
This requisition is only for those resident, or seeking to be resident, in the Republic of Ireland. If you are based in Northern Ireland, please apply to the vacancy for Derry/Londonderry.
Education Level
Experience Level
More than 9 years
Employment Type
Full Time
Duration
Permanent
Benefits
Hybrid working model [opportunity to avail of WFH furniture for your home office]
Industry-leading, family-focused policies
Progressive health & wellbeing policies
Industry-leading learning & development strategy
Diverse and inclusive social and cultural calendar
Innovative sabbatical policies, including ‘FinTrU Unplugged’ [a 4-week paid sabbatical]
Industry-leading, family-focused policies
Progressive health & wellbeing policies
Industry-leading learning & development strategy
Diverse and inclusive social and cultural calendar
Innovative sabbatical policies, including ‘FinTrU Unplugged’ [a 4-week paid sabbatical]
Compensation Summary
Annual salary review
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
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