Data Scientist: ML, Predictive Analytics & Big Data

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Data Scientist to identify and extract valuable data, utilize machine learning algorithms for analysis, and ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong programming skills in R and Python. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Min 1 year experience in Data Scientist role.
• Proficiency in R and Python for statistical analysis and machine learning.
• Strong foundation in applied statistics.
• Familiarity with various machine learning algorithms.
• Ability to preprocess and clean datasets.
• Hands-on experience with data science tools and libraries.
• Ability to think critically about data in a business context.

Responsibilities

• Identify and extract valuable data from various sources.
• Utilize machine learning algorithms to choose relevant features.
• Clean and format both structured and unstructured data.
• Implement processes to ensure data quality.
• Employ statistical methods to analyze large datasets.
• Design and develop algorithms that predict outcomes.
• Suggest data-driven strategies to address business problems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Programming in R

Programming in Python

SQL proficiency

Statistics

Data Wrangling

Analytical Thinking

Experience with big data technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

A technology-focused company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Data Scientist to identify and extract valuable data, utilize machine learning algorithms for analysis, and ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong programming skills in R and Python. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business objectives.