Data Engineer/Data Scientist

We are currently searching for a Data Scientist/Data Engineer to work in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 6 months + 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.