Data Engineer/ Data Scientist


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Michael Bailey Associates

Listed on

15th October 2018

Location

Amsterdam

Salary/Rate

negotiable

Salary Notes

negotiable

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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We are currently searching for a Data Scientist / Data Engineer to work in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 6 months plus extensions to a permanent contract. This is a fantastic contract opportunity for a large multi-national client.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills:

* The candidate must be able to develop segmentations, predictive models, and statistical insights using appropriate tools

* He/ she must analyse data deeply to understand patterns and trends * Understand key drivers of rules/model variation and communicate insights to regional and global executives * Institutionalise customer analytics in business processes and decision making, both strategic and tactical * Provide technical expertise in statistical analysis, mathematical modelling, data mining/machine learning * Partner with business units to challenge their thinking, provide direction * Work with global teams on ad-hoc projects and take a key role in international projects * Share best practices with analysts and managers located around the world * Have fun while driving innovation at one of the top brands on the Internet with the help of cutting edge technologies.

Requirements for the job:

* Strong mathematical, statistical, and scientific modelling skills * Experience in predictive analytics, statistical modelling and coding. * Adept at problem solving using both textbook methods and novel viewpoints * Proficiency in SQL and handling large datasets * Proficiency in SAS, R, Matlab or other analytics/data mining package * Familiarity with Hadoop is a must. * Knowledge of Mobile Platforms. * Able to work in tandem with business partners to formulate and solve tractable projects * Able to translate a high-level directions into practical projects and lead/drive their completion with minimal supervision

* Pro-active. Organised, Practical, Solution oriented. * Strong interpersonal skills and an appreciation of diversity in team-work Basic Qualifications: * 4+ years of experience and knowledge of Data Science. * Quantitative degree (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, ...)

* MSc or PhD is a plus

If you have a Github address please share this with us when you send us your CV.

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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