Data Scientist

Overview of the Position:

This role will utilize advanced analytical techniques, statistical methods, and machine learning algorithms to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.

The role required to execute the below tasks and initiative:

• Data Mining: Identify and extract valuable data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and web scraping.
• Feature Selection and Classification: Utilize machine learning algorithms to choose the most relevant features from the dataset, develop classifiers, and refine them for better accuracy.
• Data Preprocessing: Clean and format both structured (like SQL databases) and unstructured data (like text or images) to prepare it for analysis.
• Data Integrity: Implement processes to ensure data quality by validating and cleansing data sets to eliminate inconsistencies and errors.
• Pattern Analysis: Employ statistical methods and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets, uncover trends, and derive actionable insights.
• Predictive Modeling: Design and develop algorithms that predict outcomes based on historical data, helping to inform strategic business decisions.
• Solution Proposals: Suggest data-driven strategies to address specific business problems, leveraging analytical insights to improve decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business and IT, to align data initiatives with organizational goals and ensure technical feasibility.

To be successful in this role, we are expecting the below:

• Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven Experience: Demonstrated Min 2 years’ experience in Data Scientist role, showcasing the ability to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in languages like R* and Python* for statistical analysis and machine learning, alongside SQL for querying databases.
• Statistics: Strong foundation in applied statistics, understanding key concepts such as statistical tests, probability distributions, regression analysis, and maximum likelihood estimation.
• Machine Learning: Familiarity with various machine learning algorithms, and enabling the selection of appropriate models for specific tasks.
• Data Wrangling: Ability to preprocess and clean datasets, addressing issues like missing values, inconsistencies, and outliers to ensure data quality.
• Hands-on Experience with Data Science Tools: Practical experience using various data science tools and libraries to implement machine learning and analysis tasks.
• Analytical Mind and Business Sense: Ability to think critically about data in a business context, linking insights to strategic objectives and operational decisions.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Work location: Bukit Jalil (Nearby Pavilion Bukit Jalil)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus