Senior Data Scientist & ML Ops Lead (Contract)

Sarawak Energy Berhad; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy development company in Malaysia is seeking a Data Science Lead. The role involves leading data science projects, designing machine learning models, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python, and a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field. The position is on a contract basis and offers opportunities to influence strategic decisions across the organization and drive innovation in analytics.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in data science or advanced analytics roles.
• Strong understanding of business processes and analytics application.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data science projects.
• Design and implement advanced machine learning models.
• Mentor junior team members and foster knowledge sharing.
• Oversee data governance and ethical AI practices.
• Communicate insights with stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in Python

R programming

SQL

Big data platforms

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

MLOps

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Data Science or related field

Job description

A leading energy development company in Malaysia is seeking a Data Science Lead. The role involves leading data science projects, designing machine learning models, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python, and a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field. The position is on a contract basis and offers opportunities to influence strategic decisions across the organization and drive innovation in analytics.