Data Scientist, Asia

Ambition Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a data analytics expert to develop insights from large datasets. The successful candidate will translate business and analytical problems, support diverse projects in the insurance domain, and present findings using data visualization tools. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and understanding of computer vision are essential. A tertiary degree in a quantitative field is required. Join a dynamic team dedicated to data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing insights from large datasets.
• Highly proficient in Python and SQL.
• Good knowledge of computer vision and Azure Document Intelligence.
• Experience with DevOps and MLOps.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine analytical use cases.
• Play an active role in diverse projects within insurance.
• Translate between business and analytical problems.
• Interrogate and interpret data to evaluate hypotheses.
• Integrate and present analyses for business users.
• Support Data & Analytics colleagues and stakeholders.
• Direct onshore and offshore analytics projects.
• Plan activities for each sprint with accurate estimates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Share knowledge and techniques within the team.

Skills

Insights from large datasets

Python

SQL

Computer vision

Azure Document Intelligence

DevOps

MLOps

Collaborative programming

Education

Bachelor to Postgraduate Degree in a Quantitative field

Tools

Azure Databricks

Job description

• Develop and refine analytical use cases with internal business customers in alignment with Analytics leads and partners.
• Play an active role in projects of diverse scope, range, priority and urgency within the insurance domain.
• Translate between business and analytical problems.
• Interrogate and interpret data and models to formulate, evaluate and iterate hypotheses quickly.
• Integrate, format and present relevant analyses and data visualizations to communicate results, findings and recommendations to business users.
• Act as a Machine Learning expert in order to support Data & Analytics colleagues and business stakeholders
• Direct the work of onshore and offshore analytics and data science projects.
• Plan own activities for each sprint, accurately estimating effort for stories/tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Share knowledge and contribute reusable practices and techniques within and beyond the team.

Requirements

• Experience in producing insights from large datasets.
• Highly proficient in Python, SQL
• Good knowledge of computer vision, especially the application of Azure Document Intelligence
• Good knowledge of DevOps and MLOps
• Knowledge of Azure Databricks is a plus
• Collaborative programming project experience.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor to Postgraduate Degree in a Quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related disciplines.