Data Scientist

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration with experienced data scientists

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Dubai team. The role involves supporting analytics initiatives and working with machine learning and data analysis tools.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, 1–3 years of experience, and strong skills in Python and SQL. This opportunity offers competitive salary and career growth in a leading retail group.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Strong fresh graduates with solid technical foundations will also be considered.
• Basic understanding of statistics, machine-learning concepts, and experimentation methods.
• Exposure to ML libraries, cloud platforms, or data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to explain analytical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support analytics and data science initiatives across various use cases.
• Perform data preparation, exploratory analysis, and feature engineering using Python and SQL.
• Assist in building, testing, and evaluating machine learning models.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking of models.
• Generate actionable insights from datasets and communicate findings.

Skills

Data Science and Analytics

Python programming

SQL querying

Machine-learning basics

Feature engineering

A-B testing and experimentation

Data preparation and reporting

Marketing analytics

Fraud and fintech analytics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Snapshot

Data Scientist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Retail industry.

Gender: Any | Nationality: Emirati

Salary: 12,000 – 18,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytics and data science initiatives across personalization, marketing effectiveness, fintech, and fraud use cases.
• Perform data preparation, exploratory analysis, and feature engineering using Python and SQL.
• Assist in building, testing, and evaluating machine learning models and analytical solutions.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking of models and experiments in production.
• Contribute to A‑B testing design, experiment analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Work closely with senior data scientists to document workflows, models, and analytical outputs.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data Engineering teams to understand business and data requirements.
• Generate actionable insights from datasets and communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders.
• Continuously learn and apply modern data science tools, libraries, and best practices.
• Support customer‑focused decision‑making through strong analytical and commercial understanding.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Strong fresh graduates with solid technical foundations will also be considered.
• Strong Python and SQL skills for data analysis, querying, and large‑dataset handling.
• Basic understanding of statistics, machine‑learning concepts, and experimentation methods.
• Exposure to ML libraries, cloud platforms, or data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to explain analytical findings clearly.

Skills Set

• Data Science and Analytics
• Python programming
• SQL querying
• Machine‑learning basics
• Feature engineering
• A‑B testing and experimentation
• Data preparation and reporting
• Marketing analytics
• Fraud and fintech analytics
• Stakeholder communication

Why Join Us

• One of the region's leading retail and customer solutions business groups.
• High‑impact customer intelligence and personalization projects.
• Hands‑on exposure to advanced machine‑learning and production analytics environments.
• Competitive salary package with strong learning and career growth opportunities.
• Collaboration with experienced data scientists and cross‑functional business teams.
• Build a long‑term career with a company known for innovation, technology, and customer excellence.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim is a leading retail and lifestyle group headquartered in Dubai, delivering world‑class shopping, supermarkets, entertainment, and customer experiences across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, the company continues to shape the future of retail and business across the region.