Data Scientist

DataScience Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze large datasets and build data products for valuable business insights. The ideal candidate should be analytical, skilled in math and statistics, and passionate about machine learning. Responsibilities include data analysis, model building, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist.
• Experience in data mining and machine-learning.

Responsibilities

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.

Skills

Analytical Mind

Problem-Solving

Communication

Presentation

Business Acumen

Education

BSc / BA in Computer Science

Graduate Degree in Data Science

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Tableau

Hadoop

Job description

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Data Scientist to analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns that will help improve our company. We will rely on you to build data products to extract valuable business insights.

In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data. We also want to see a passion for machine-learning and research.

Responsibilities :

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
• Combine models through ensemble modeling
• Present information using data visualization techniques
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams

Requirements and skills :

Proven experience as a Data Scientist

Experience in data mining

Understanding of machine-learning and operations research

Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset

Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop)

Analytical mind and business acumen

Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)

Problem-solving aptitude

Excellent communication and presentation skills

BSc / BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred

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