DESCRIPTION

 

Data Scienctist

 

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and high-achieving Data Scientist to join our team working on an exciting new Big Data/Machine Learning solutions.

 

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist who has considerable experience in automation and productionisation of data science products; machine learning implementations, predictive models and real time pattern/trigger based actioning. Big Data technologies, such as Apache Spark, is a must, as is architecture knowledge in AWS environments. Awareness about the current / future state of Data Science technologies and machine learning techniques will be preferred.

 

Who you are:

• You know how to understand and solve loosely defined problems and come up with relevant answers and actionable insights to guide product development decisions.
• You have a deep understanding of numbers, as well as a strong business and product sense.
• You have 2+ years of experience as a data scientists, at a consultancy firm where you have worked with different clients.
• You have strong stakeholder management skills and can present insight to engineering teams, design teams, as well as product teams.
• You have helped shape best practices in data science and worked with processes and frameworks.

 

 

Core requirements:

• Creativity and ability to come up with ideas to tackle problems on the cutting edge.
• Strong academic record.
• Create analytical models based on the combination of current and future data sets. Assist in their deployment and design monitoring processes.
• Work with the team to understand user goals and requirements alongside global stakeholders and customers.
• Technical competence to perform advanced analytics: coding skills (such as Python, Java, or Scala), experience with analytics tools (Pandas, R, SPSS, SQL, Hadoop, or Excel) and experience performing analysis with large datasets.
• You possess statistical competence (such as regression modelling, a/b testing, significance testing etc).
• You have demonstrated experience with hands-on statistical modelling and possess knowledge about machine learning (such as predictive modelling, decision trees, classification models, clustering techniques).
• An excellent communicator, open to receiving feedback and able to clearly explain the rationale behind design choices.
• Quick to understand customer workflows and business needs.
• Knowledge of managing, manipulating and transforming data from a variety of sources.
• Willingness to manage and mentor new members of the team if required.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of data scientists, geoscientists, petrotechs, and engineers who are passionate about success.
• Very advanced quantitative skills in machine learning/statistics/mathematics or similar fields.
• Ability to translate advanced machine learning algorithms into code.
• Highly capable, self-motivated, collaborative and personable.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and drive.
• Naturally curious and effective problem solver.
• Ability to effectively work independently in a fast-moving environment.

 

Benefits:

Competitive Salary. 

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and international team passionate about innovation and making a difference. We will offer guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for turbo-charged professional development.

 

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.  To be considered for this position please forward your CV to [email protected] with an expectation of your salary requirements.