Data Scientist, Data & AI Engineering

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Singapore to extract insights from complex datasets and develop predictive models. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python or R and has expertise in machine learning and data visualization. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions, designing experiments, and maintaining models in production. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Expertise in statistics and machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with data preprocessing and model validation.
• Skilled in data visualization tools and libraries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop and validate predictive and classification models.
• Collaborate with data engineers for data preparation.
• Collaborate with data engineers to prepare and optimize data.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning algorithms

Data visualization

SQL

Knowledge of cloud-based ML platforms

Understanding of experimental design

Communication of technical concepts

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

AWS SageMaker

Azure ML

GCP AI Platform

Job description

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NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for extracting insights and value from complex datasets by applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to understand problems, developing predictive and prescriptive models, and communicating findings to support data-driven decision‑making. Data Scientists work closely with data engineers and AI teams to operationalize models and ensure actionable outcomes.

What you will do:

• Analyze large and diverse datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Develop, train, and validate predictive and classification models
• Analyse and select the appropriate AI foundation models for use where appropriate
• Design experiments and conduct hypothesis testing to support business initiatives
• Collaborate with data engineers to prepare and optimize data for analysis
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations
• Present insights and reports to stakeholders using visual storytelling techniques
• Monitor and maintain models in production environments to ensure ongoing accuracy
• Stay updated on emerging tools, techniques, and best practices in data science

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R
• Expertise in statistics, machine learning algorithms, and data mianing techniques
• Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model validation
• Skilled in data visualization tools and libraries (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Familiarity with big data platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL databases
• Knowledge of cloud‑based ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP AI Platform)
• Understanding of experimental design and A/B testing
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders