Senior Data Scientist

Experience:

• 3+ years

Educational Background:

• Engineering or Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Economics

Required Skills:

• Project and Program Management
• Strong problem solving skills – demonstrable quantitative skills in fundamentals of Mathematics or Statistics or Numerical Methods
• Software development, analysis, design and testing
• Programming skills across one or more languages – Java, C++
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience across Windows and Unix operating systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commercial awareness

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with database systems (SMP and/or MPP).
• Scripting Languages – Unix Shell, Perl, Python
• Unix administration, familiarity with Computer Network Management
• Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS, R, Matlab, etc.
• Machine learning: understand as well as develop new algorithms
• Conceptual modelling: to be able to share and articulate modelling methods
• Predictive modelling: most of the big data problems are towards being able to predict future outcomes
• Data Visualization

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting and enhancing current applications
• Writing specifications
• Developing new software and operating manuals
• Testing the product to ensure that it operates satisfactorily
• Training users
• Handling customer support and feedback
• Liaising with customers and partners