Data Scientist
Job Summary
Drive the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities through the application of advanced machine learning techniques.
Oversee the data analytics lifecycle from data preprocessing and modelling to implementation and performance monitoring ensuring adherence to technical and timeline specifications.
Apply advanced statistical and predictive modelling techniques to build maintain and improve on multiple decision systems design experiments and test business hypothesis.
Champion the integration of machine learning technologies (SAS mandatory as well as python intermediate) and methodologies into existing and future business operations.
Facilitate the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of deployed solutions ensuring they deliver consistent value and adapt to new business needs or data insights.
Develop Innovative and effective approaches to solve business problems using analytics and communicate results and methodologies.
Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering Mathematics Statistics or related
field; Additional Degree or certifications in the field related to data science/Analytics ispreferred.
Minimum of 5 years in machine learning data science or a related field using SAS EG 8.3 or above SAS Viya python.
Advanced proficiency in programming languages in SAS Base EMiner
Advanced Hands-on Programming experience in Python.
Hands on Experience of working on Dataiku Platform for production is required
Azure Databricks and AWS knowledge is a plus
Deep understanding of machine learning statistical modelling data mining and artificial intelligence principles and techniques.
Expertise in cloud technologies and architectures for machine learning Development with hands-on experience in SAS Azure data bricks as well as Dataiku.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and provide practical solutions that align with business strategies.
SAS Dataiku certifications would be added advantage.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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