Data Scientist

Job Purpose: Undertake data science projects through the application of
mathematical modelling, machine learning, problem structuring and big data
analysis to solve complex business problems across the Emirates Group
portfolio with a focus on timely delivery and ownership of results. The role
will require strong skills in computer science, mathematics, statistics and
creative problem solving. Job Outline: - Deliver analytics projects, applying
appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques to produce key
insights and actionable takeaways, and presenting findings and recommendations
to the stakeholders. - Develop dimensions of the DS project such as data
analysis, visualization and development of tools, models and documentation.
Analyse business metrics and KPIs to understand trends, identify issues, and
opportunities for optimisation. - Address day-to-day technical issues,
ensuring high quality of deliveries are achieved. - Derive business insight
from large, structured, semi-structured and unstructured, data sets and work
with business stakeholders to deploy insights derived from this analysis to
extract commercial value. - Work with cross-functional team members, combining
computer science and mathematics, to identify and inject high-value actionable
insights into business processes at their point of highest impact. Work in
quick iterations, using the techniques and algorithms best suited for solving
the challenging problems through active involvement in the in the development
of our analytics tools for A/B testing, segmentation, funnel analysis, and
other analytics needs. - Support sprint/work design and planning projects to
bridge the gap between research and analytics by providing data-driven
solutions across the required areas.
Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: MSc/PhD in a relevant field such
as data science, operations research, mathematics, science, data mining,
artificial intelligence, applied statistics, machine learning or economics.
Experience: ‎2-‎4+ years of hands-of experience in the Analytics ecosystem
including: - Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Spark and Hadoop
ecosystem) and deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras, etc.) - Hands-on
experience with SQL, R, Python - Hands-on experience working with DevOps &
Engineering teams to integrate the development code for models, workflows,
libraries & packages into automation processes - Hands-on experience building
libraries and packages to be re-used by others - Hands-on experience building
DS Solutions for production usage - Team player with a problem solving
attitude - Experience of delivering advanced analytical projects to large,
complex organisations in a multi functional environment. - Able to challenge
and review the quality and value generated from analytical output. - Focus on
driving business value for business clients to support long term
relationships. Ability to grow teams, ensuring the culture and strategy gets
followed by the new hires.
Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary
and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on
flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information
about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website
www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what's it like to live and
work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle
section.