Data Scientist II (Operations Research)

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline is looking for a Data Scientist to develop and optimize data solutions for airline operations. This role involves working with teams to enhance business outcomes through data modeling and analysis. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background in Operations Research or related fields, experience with Python and SQL, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The position offers opportunities to work on innovative data projects in a tech-driven company.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience with optimization models and data operations.
• Good applied mathematical formulation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve models and algorithms to optimize business outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to understand evolving business needs.
• Query, process data, and deploy models in the cloud.

Skills

Experience with modeling techniques

Familiar with design thinking methods

Good working knowledge of productivity tools

Experience with common programming languages

Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Operations research, Decision science, Mathematics

Tools

Python

G Suite

Jira

Gitlab

Confluence

optimization solvers (Cplex, Gurobi)

Job description

Are you ready to take off and be an Allstar employee? Whether you’re applying for a developer, customer happiness or crew, at AirAsia we act as One AirAsia.

If you are hungry to make a difference with one of the most well known low-cost airlines and to work in the dynamic technology hub, this is the job for you.

Mastering collaboration solutions for airline operations, Airline Data Department, a data business unit of Airasia, offers advanced data solutions for Flight Operations, Aircraft Maintenance and Data Infrastructure. The portfolio includes ML models, optimization solutions, data pipelines, professional apps, cloud infrastructures and associated services. We are proud to be one of the innovative teams of Airasia, the best budget airline provider in the world, scheduling domestic and international flights to more than 165 destinations spanning 25 countries. In doing so, we make a significant contribution to transform our airline into a tech-driven company.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and improve models and algorithms to optimize business outcomes.
• Collaborate and work across functional and multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic to develop an understanding of evolving/agile business needs.

The Data Scientist role has work across the following four areas:

• Data operations: query data, process data, deploy models and automate pipelines in the cloud.
• Modeling: build optimization models for business problems.
• Business understanding and stakeholder management.
• Presentation and communication.

About You:

• BS/MS/PhD in Operations research, Decision science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI, Analytics, Engineering or related.
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Fresh graduate are welcomed to apply.
• Experience with modeling techniques like mathematical programming, constraint programming, heuristics and other related OR methodologies.
• Experience with at least one optimization solver such as Cplex, Gurobi, Google OR-Tools, etc.
• Experience with common programming languages (Python/Java, Object Oriented, etc) and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Good applied mathematical formulation knowledge with emphasis in business related, etc.
• Experience developing and deploying to the cloud will be added advantage.
• Familiar or prone to adopt design thinking methods.
• Able to work under pressure and change, and balance among speed, reliability, interpretability.
• Actively showcase the added value of design thinking, data-driven decisions, agile and user-centric methods.
• Good working knowledge of productivity tools such as G Suite, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence.
• Familiar with data ETL from a wide variety of data sources.
• Leading operational support, including troubleshooting and fixes.
• Leverage data visualization tools and techniques to maximize the impact and value of data.
• Experience with code versioning, code review and documentation.

What makes an Allstar employee? You allow yourself to ‘Dare to Dream’ big dreams and seize the day. You ‘Make things Happen’, you like taking efforts and achieving it. Without any effort, no dream will get fulfilled.

Our companies include Airasia.com, BigPay, Teleport, BigLife, RedBeat Ventures, AirAsia Foundation, Tune Group of Hotels, TuneProtect, OURSHOP, FORM.AT, Airasia Ads.

AirAsia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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