Senior Data Scientist
2 weeks ago
Responsibilities:
Data Analysis and Modelling:
- Develop and deploy machine learning and artificial intelligence models and algorithms to extract insights, predict outcomes, and optimize processes
- Conduct in-depth data analysis, data exploration, and data preprocessing to extract valuable information from large datasets
- Apply statistical techniques and hypothesis testing to validate findings
Data Strategy and Planning:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define data-driven objectives and formulate data strategies aligned with business goals
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish data collection and measurement protocols
Feature Engineering:
- Engineer features and create data pipelines to prepare and clean data for modelling
- Work with data engineering teams to ensure data availability and quality
Model Evaluation and Deployment:
- Evaluate model performance and fine-tune models for improved accuracy
- Deploy models in production environments and monitor their ongoing performance
- Implement best practices for model version control and management
- Ensure proven models are integrated into business processes and software products removing the requirement for human intervention to implement the model within their respective businesses
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and domain experts to understand and address specific business problems
- Communicate findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
Leadership and Mentorship:
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior data scientists
- Participate in knowledge-sharing and training programs to enhance the data science capabilities of the team
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment
Data Privacy and Compliance:
- Ensure data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
- Develop and enforce data security protocols
Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- 4+ Years experience in data science roles, including hands-on experience with machine learning, deep learning, and statistical analysis
- Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning tools and libraries e.g. Python, R
- Strong programming skills and knowledge of data manipulation and visualization
- Expertise in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders
- Relevant certifications e.g. Certified Data Scientist etc. are a plus
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