Senior Data Scientist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Data mining;
- Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project design;
- Processing, cleansing and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, NoSQL;
- Good Scripting and Programming skills;
- Experience in Research Methodologies: Scientific Reasoning;
- Data Orientated personality;
- Good applied Statistics skills, such as distributions, Statistical Testing, Regression etc;
- Great communication skills;
- 7+ years practical experience with SAS, ETL, Data Processing, Database Programming and Data Analytics. SAS is a non-negotiable;
- Able to understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation- coupled with 3-4 years of working experience;
- Experience with Python, R, NumPy etc;
- Understanding and experience of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naïve Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc;
- Excellent Pattern Recognition and Predictive Modelling skills: 3-4 years of experience;
- Extensive background in Data Mining and Statistical Analysis;
- Some understanding of the Agile methodology, be a self-starter, willing to work flexibly and long hours, results driven and focussed.