Data Scientist Contract role in Essen, Germany

Our client in Essen is looking for a Data Scientist !!! Please Note: CV must be in English. Languages: English; German is a plus Tasks: - Apply Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques to gain - Helping shape a completely new software product by applying Statistical and Machine Learning Techniques to gain business insights - Design, implement and deploy predictive data services and machine learning models that create business value - Develop and apply highly scalable algorithms to recognize patterns and trends in data and help us achieve more intelligent user experiences - Deep dive into the vast amount data available to us to identify key levers drive our business performance - Use expert knowledge to prescribe suitable solutions and actions and work with our backend development team to embed these into our product Skills: A professional (5+ years of working experience) with expertise in Econometrics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Science, Technical Informatics or related subject. Strong analytic skills, with knowledge of Machine Learning and/or AI. Azure ML expertise is a plus Strong affinity with technologies R, Python or Scala Experience with RDBMS, MongoDB, text files, JSON, Hadoop and/or Spark Able to work fully integrated in a product development team. Agile working mode with short cycles with business and developers. Presence in Essen is required 4 days a week. Very limited travelling might be required. Able to fluently communicate in English (verbally and in writing) Detail oriented, analytical, pragmatic and flexible Strong communicator and a self starter Start: 01.02.2017 Duration: 3 Months + extensions Location: Essen Rate: Market (all inclusive) If you are interested, please send your latest CV in WORD format to and I will call you to discuss further. Candidates MUST have a current EU passport or Valid work visa as we are unable to sponsor work permits. I look forward to your response