Qualifications
Requirements, Desired Skills and Experience
- In-depth understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings.
- Demonstrated ability to build PoCs for complex, ambiguous problems and scale them up.
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or a closely related field. PhD is preferable
- 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist in the industry
- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of statistics and predictive modelling
- Experience in machine learning, supervised and unsupervised: Forecasting, Classification, Data/Text Mining, NLP, Decision Trees, Adaptive Decision Algorithms, Random Forest, Search Algorithms, Neural Networks, Deep Learning Algorithms
- Experience with Optimisation techniques: linear programming, integer programming, genetic algorithm, constrained optimisation
- Proficiency in Data Science coding languages like Python, R and Scala
- Strong SQL skills required. Ability to analyse large volumes of data is essential
- Experience building models in distributed or cloud computing platforms is a plus
- Experience using collaborative development tools (git)
- Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum)
- Strong problem solving and excellent communication skills, independent working style
- Experience managing/coordinating a team is a plus.
Requirements, Desired Skills and Experience
- In-depth understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings.
- Demonstrated ability to build PoCs for complex, ambiguous problems and scale them up.
- Advanced degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or a closely related field. PhD is preferable
- 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist in the industry
- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of statistics and predictive modelling
- Experience in machine learning, supervised and unsupervised: Forecasting, Classification, Data/Text Mining, NLP, Decision Trees, Adaptive Decision Algorithms, Random Forest, Search Algorithms, Neural Networks, Deep Learning Algorithms
- Experience with Optimisation techniques: linear programming, integer programming, genetic algorithm, constrained optimisation
- Proficiency in Data Science coding languages like Python, R and Scala
- Strong SQL skills required. Ability to analyse large volumes of data is essential
- Experience building models in distributed or cloud computing platforms is a plus
- Experience using collaborative development tools (git)
- Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum)
- Strong problem solving and excellent communication skills, independent working style
- Experience managing/coordinating a team is a plus.
