Data Scientist - AI and Data - Technology Consulting

EY; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Consultant Data Scientist to transform raw data into actionable insights. This role involves developing predictive models and collaborating with analytics teams to refine solutions. Candidates should be fluent in programming languages like R, Python, or Scala and have a solid understanding of machine learning. The salary ranges between AUD 78,000 to 110,000, depending on skills and experience, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary is negotiable based on skills

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced analytical algorithms for strategic decision-making.
• Ability to monitor and optimize high-performance models.
• Foundational understanding of big data streams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and optimize learning processes.
• Develop predictive models using big data technology.
• Work with analytics professionals to industrialize analysis.

Skills

Fluency in R, Python or Scala

Intermediate understanding of deep learning and machine learning

Ability to design and construct data modeling processes

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Data mining tools

Machine learning model deployment tools

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Data Scientist, AI and Data, Technology Consulting

Consultant

The opportunity

As a Consultant Data Scientist, you will transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Your experience in advanced analytical algorithms will uncover valuable insights and your contributions will deliver significant value to the business, empowering teams to make informed decisions and maintain a competitive edge.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and optimise learning processes to continuously improve high-performance models
• Develop predictive models and leverage big data technology to design solutions that deliver value to the business
• Work with other data and analytics professionals and teams to optimise, refine and industrialise analysis into analytics solutions

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Fluency in at least one of the following programming languages, R, Python or Scala
• Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of the principles, methods, processes and standards of deep learning, machine learning, database wrangling and data visualisation
• Ability to design and construct new processes for modelling data

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Foundational understanding of data mining tools, technologies, methods and techniques applied to big data streams and the dynamic characteristics of big data
• Knowledge of software, tools and methodologies required to deploy, integrate and scale machine learning models to meet business requirements
• Leads by example and models behaviours that support a culture of safety, health and wellness.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate with impact

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: AI & Data offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.

The salary range for this role is AUD 78,000 to 110,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.