Junior Data Scientist (OVA4900) at Ovations Technologies

Job Description:

• This is a 5 - month contract. 
• You'll be part of a dynamic team, transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business strategy. You'll use your skills to develop, implement, and maintain the algorithms that power innovation across the organization.
• Model and Analyse: You'll develop statistical models and algorithms and conduct exploratory data analysis to create value from diverse datasets.
• Extract and Apply: You'll apply advanced analytical techniques like machine learning and artificial intelligence to derive business value and conduct data discovery for models.
• Code and Query: Proficiency in a programming toolset, such as Python or R, is essential for data manipulation and analysis. You'll also need to be adept at querying and pre-processing (wrangling) data.
• Collaborate and Grow: You'll work closely with senior data scientists and engineers to implement scalable solutions. We encourage continuous learning, providing a supportive environment for you to grow your knowledge of the latest tools and techniques.
• Maintain and Improve: You'll monitor and maintain models in production and support continuous improvement by researching best practices and collaborating with industry leaders.

What you'll bring

• You are a curious, detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in data science and a drive for continuous learning.
• Education: A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematical Statistics, Actuarial Science).
• Experience: 1-3 years in a statistical and/or data science role with a solid understanding of machine learning and statistics.
• Technical Skills: You have experience with R, Python, or Matlab and are comfortable working with large datasets. C, C++, Java
• Experience with distributed computing tools like Spark is a plus. Knowledge of data mining, Supervised Learning, and Unsupervised Learning is required.
• Certifications: While not essential, a Cloud (Azure, AWS) or Data Science certification is preferred.
• Soft Skills: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and thrive in an agile, start-up-like environment.