Operations Research Analyst

AirAsia; Sepang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance data-driven operations. You will be responsible for optimizing algorithms, automating data processes, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have relevant experience in operations research or related fields and proficiency in programming languages. Join the innovative team transforming the airline into a tech-driven company based in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience; fresh graduates welcomed.
• Experience with mathematical programming and optimization techniques.
• Good knowledge of applied mathematics in a business context.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Optimization modeling

Data processing

Collaboration and teamwork

Programming (Python/Java)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Operations research or related

Tools

Cplex

Gurobi

Google OR-Tools

G Suite

Gitlab

Jira

Confluence

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 environment 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: built 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