Data Analyst

My Dublin based client is recruiting for a Data Scientist to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate should have an excellent analytical and reporting skills with a strong background in Data Science and Machine Learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide data science, statistics, and analytical expertise to all areas of the business, including senior management
• Translate data insights into actions & recommendations to drive customer engagement & business growth
• Support & own all activities associated with the creation, implementation, evaluation, deployment, & maintenance of the predictive analytics models / machine learning solutions, providing leadership in solution design & delivery

Experience Required

• Work as part of a small team, with business intelligence and business analytics skills, sharing ideas and contributing to the strategic goals that are disruptive to the industry
• Utilise Python/R for deep dive analysis with a view to delivering opportunities for revenue growth, operational efficiencies, & improved customer experience
• Plan, monitor, & analyse AB tests for new product features.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field, e.g.: computer science, data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar analytical role
• Excellent problem solving, data analysis, and statistical skills
• Proven experience dealing with large amounts of data
• Practical experience using machine learning & analysis techniques (clustering, regression, decision trees, artificial neural networks, ensemble algorithms etc.) & their real-world advantages, drawbacks, & ideal usage scenarios.
• Direct experience with the entire data science project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, evaluation, deployment, & presentation of results
• Ability to effectively deliver the results of data analysis/solution design to both technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of the team & as your own entity on several projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in one or a number of related programming languages/software: e.g. R, Python, Matlab
• Strong SQL skills

Essential and Desirable Skills

• Experience with Snowflake, Yellowfin, Tableau, and/or SAP Business Objects is an advantage
• Previous experience with third party data integration via API and simple ETL processes is useful

Educational Requirements

Degree or relevant experience

Working Hours / Benefits

37.5 hour working week

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Travel Tax Saver Tickets

Flexi Time

Free Parking

Income Protection

Life Assurance