データサイエンティスト/ Data Scientist

A renowned technology company is seeking a Data Scientist. The successful candidate will lead data science projects, analyse complex datasets, develop visualisations, improve data systems, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders. This is a long-term contract role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimise statistical models and machine learning algorithms
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and generate business insights
• Lead data science projects from conception through to deployment
• Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, IT, and data engineering teams to integrate solutions into business processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Research emerging data science methodologies and technologies
• Present research findings and represent the organisation at conferences and seminars
• Oversee data systems and databases to maintain data integrity, efficiency, and security
• Improve data collection, storage, and retrieval processes
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions
• Provide regular updates on project progress and outcomes

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• More than 5 years of experience in data science within the marketing or advertising industry
• Demonstrated experience leading data science projects with measurable business impact
• Expertise in model development, tuning, and applying data science to business scenarios
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Hive
• Strong applied statistical knowledge, including statistical tests, distributions, regression analysis, and maximum likelihood estimation
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning methods, including k-Nearest Neighbours, Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines, and Decision Forests
• Strong understanding of multivariable calculus and linear algebra
• Proficiency in data wrangling and handling imperfect datasets
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, matplotlib, ggplot, and d3.js
• Business level English (TOEIC 800+)

Preferred requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Familiarity with DBT, Airflow, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong background in software engineering
• Proficient in Japanese

About the Company:

A leading Japanese technology company operating across e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications. The company develops a wide range of digital services and platforms that connect consumers and businesses in Japan and international markets.

Keywords:

データサイエンティスト, データ分析, 機械学習, 統計モデリング, Python, SQL, データ可視化, マーケティング分析, 広告分析, データエンジニアリング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: N9H49H