Data Scientist

January 12, 2021

Amman, Jordan

Responsibilities

Developing machine learning models against datasets to generate insights to support product feature development
Working closely with clients and implementation teams to develop technical solutions.
Supporting the development of technical, training, and business related documentation
Leading analytic practices, design and development cycles.
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 Open Insights 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science
Professional experience, or can convincingly demonstrate the level of skill.
Proficiency with statistical computer languages such as R or Python
Proficiency with relational database systems (SQL) and object based Data stores.
Advanced applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
Professional experience with machine learning techniques and how to apply them in real-world scenarios
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Drive to learn new technologies, statistical methods and Data manipulation techniques.
Understand business context and challenges and articulate practical solutions.
Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on product development.

Experience with distributed Data systems such as Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark.
Expertise in 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 Agile / Scrum development practices.