Open Insights is a Global Data firm that specializes in strategizing and implementing Data-As-A-Service. Our Data Ninjas help organizations understand and generate value from their data, this leads to improved revenues whilst using open-source technologies reduces costs.

Open Insights operates across the world, with current operations in the United States, India, South Africa, Chile, United Kingdom, Middle East, and Europe. Open Insights was founded by Dr. Usama Fayyad to help change the world of Data and what it means for data to be an asset in an organization. Our team includes top experts in Analytics and Insights, Big Data Technology and Data Integration, Data Activation and Customer Retention and a team of data science and applied machine learning experts.

Open Insights is currently looking to expand its data science presence in the United States and is on the search for Data Ninjas. We are committed to providing all employees with engaging and challenging work, opportunity for growth, an equal voice to drive innovation, and an environment that cultivates authenticity. In return, we look for people who are inquisitive, enjoy solving complex problems, collaborate effectively, think creatively, and provide diverse insights to help us all think better and differently.

Role Profile – Data Scientist

Job Location – USA

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Developing machine learning models against datasets to generate insights to support product and feature development.
• Working closely with clients and implementation teams to develop technical solutions.
• Supporting the development of technical, training, and business-related documentation.
• Working with cross-functional team members to identify and prioritize actionable, high-impact insights across a variety of core business areas.
• Producing new and creative analytic solutions that will become part of the Company’s DaaS products.
• Generating and presenting reports and analysis of model quality.
• Assessing the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. 
• Collaborating with teammates across the product development organization.
• Applying previous experience with distributed data systems such as Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark.
• Applying proficiency in Linux and version control software (git).
• Applying familiarity with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or C++.
• Utilizing Agile / Scrum development practices.
• Engaging with clients to run exploratory data analysis, generate statistical reports, and drafting Statements of Work.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Experience with statistical computer languages including R and Python.
• Familiarity with relational database systems (SQL), object-based data stores and distributed data stores.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Drive to learn new technologies, statistical methods, and data manipulation techniques.

PREFERRED:

• Masters in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence.
• Any experience in telecommunications and financial service domains.
• Familiarity with distributed data systems such as Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark.
• Familiarity with analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets with a variety of tools.
• Proficiency in Linux and version control software (git).
• Familiarity with Object Oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or C++.
• Familiarity with Production grade experience in designing, implementing, and deploying machine learning models at enterprise scale.
• Immediate joiners are preferred