Data Scientist

5 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KenyaMOJA Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description/Requirements
JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelors or master's in computer science, machine learning, or related field  5+ years of industry experience working on data scientist with a focus on data modelling, stakeholder management and data mining., Proficiency using machine learning frameworks like keras, pytorch, Tensorflow, sckit-learn, statistical tools (statistical tests, distribution, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, strong math skills (multivariate calculus, linear algebra), machine learning methods (k-Nearest Neighbours, Naive Bayes, SVm, Decision forests), Data visualization tools (matplotlib, , Tableau). Experience working with structured and unstructured data using Python, R, Scala, Java, SQL in addition to one or more of Spark/Hadoop/Hive/HDFS , Apache Airflow, RabbitMQ/Kafka, Spark, Kubernates, and dbt. Working knowledge of databases, data systems, and analytics solutions, including proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, Java, Spark and Amazon Redshift for reporting and dashboard building. Experience with implementing unit and integration testing.

Responsibilities
Data Mining (20%): Design and implement robust data mining models to support analytics and reporting requirements. Carry out pre – processing, cleansing, and validating the integrioty of data to be used for analysis Enhance data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems. Statistical modelling (70%) Use statistical and machine learning techniques to develop solutions to support business operations from sales to credit collection. Stakeholder management (10%) Communicate results with stakeholders within the business operations teams.

Required Skills
Tax management, Cost tracking, analysis, Data analysis, Statistics, Data science, Reporting

Required Education
Bachelor's degree


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