Data Scientist Emiratisation

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates SkyCargo in Dubai seeks a Data Scientist to lead data-driven projects across the Emirates Group portfolio, applying mathematical modelling and machine learning to solve business problems with timely delivery. You will build data analyses, visualisations and production-ready models, work with stakeholders, and contribute to analytics tooling for testing, segmentation and KPI tracking.

The role requires MSc in a relevant field and 5+ years in information systems, with hands-on experience

Qualifications

• MSc in a relevant field required.
• 5+ years experience in Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytics projects using ML techniques and present findings to stakeholders.
• Develop data analysis, visualisation and production-ready models.
• Address day-to-day technical issues to ensure high-quality deliveries.
• Derive business insights from large data sets and deploy value-adding insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inject insights into business processes.

Skills

Data Science

Big data

Python

SQL

Spark/Hadoop

TensorFlow/Keras

DevOps

Production DS

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Data Science

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

TensorFlow

Keras

Python

SQL

Docker

Git

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

A World leader in air cargo. We possess a geographical advantage that enables us to reach over 140 destinations across 6 continents. We are able to cater to two-thirds of the world’s population in just 8 hours and serve major international trade regions quickly and efficiently. Our SkyCargo group works in partnership to facilitate global trade and connect customers with their destinations. We have a young, efficient, wide-bodied fleet, with ample capacity to transport cargo through our state-of-the-art, multi-airport hub in Dubai and adapt to our customers ever-changing needs.

In the role of Data Scientist you will undertake Data Science (DS) projects through the application of mathematical modelling, machine learning, problem structuring and big data analysis to solve complex business problems across the Emirates Group portfolio with a focus on timely delivery and ownership of results.

In This Role, You Will

• Deliver analytics projects, applying appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques to produce key insights and actionable takeaways, and presenting findings and recommendations to the stakeholders.
• Develop dimensions of the DS project such as data analysis, visualisation and development of tools, models and documentation. Analyse business metrics and KPIs to understand trends, identify issues, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Address day-to-day technical issues, ensuring high quality of deliveries are achieved.
• Derive business insight from large, structured, semi-structured and unstructured, data sets and work with business stakeholders to deploy insights derived from this analysis to extract commercial value.
• Work with cross-functional team members, combining computer science and mathematics, to identify and inject high-value actionable insights into business processes at their point of highest impact.
• Work in quick iterations, using the techniques and algorithms best suited for solving the challenging problems through active involvement in the development of our analytics tools for A/B testing, segmentation, funnel analysis, and other analytics needs.
• Support sprint/work design and planning projects to bridge the gap between research and analytics by providing data-driven solutions across the required areas.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Qualifications: MSc in a relevant field such as data science, operations research, mathematics, science, data mining, artificial intelligence, applied statistics, machine learning or economics.
• Experience: 5+ years experience in Information Systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience in Data Science ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Spark and Hadoop ecosystem) and deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SQL, R, Python.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps frameworks (Git, CI/CD, Docker).
• Hands-on experience building libraries and packages to be re-used by others.
• Hands-on experience building DS Solutions for production usage.
• Team player with a problem solving attitude.
• Experience of delivering advanced analytical projects to large, complex organisations in a multi-functional environment.
• Able to challenge and review the quality and value generated from analytical output.

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Salary & benefits

in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world.

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