Data Scientist.Enterprise Business at MTN Nigeria

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
65929
Job Views
102

Job Description



Mission:



  • Apply strong expertise in machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build next-generation advanced analytics engines and services.

  • Collaborate with translators to define technical problem statements and hypotheses to test; develop efficient and accurate analytical models that mimic business decisions.

  • Build high-quality data pipelines that drive analytic solutions.


Description:



  • Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data architecture and pipelines that adhere to ETL principles and business goals.

  • Design, create, test, and implement complex models and algorithms that drive analytical solutions throughout the organization.

  • Conduct advanced statistical and other analysis to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance.

  • Collaborate with translators and understand business problems to implement scalable and sustainable solutions.

  • Coordinate with MIS, digital specialists, and data engineers to deliver holistic analytical solutions.

  • Support translators in communicating the design, functioning, and output of the analytical models and solutions developed.

  • Utilize specified statistical software to analyze and interpret research data, as appropriate to the individual position.

  • Ensure timely analysis and testing for regular maintenance of solutions over time.


Education:



  • First degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or other related disciplines.

  • Certification in machine learning, data engineering, data science, or related fields will be an added advantage.

  • Fluent in English


Experience:



  • 3–7 years’ experience, with experience working with others.

  • 1–3 years’ experience in a statistical and/or data science/business intelligence role

  • Understanding of big data technologies.

  • Experience with programming is required, including R, Python, SQL, and PySpark.

  • Experience working with large data sets, simulation/optimization, and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.) is a plus.

  • Solid understanding of predictive analysis: predictive modeling, machine learning, and data mining

  • Experience in aggregating and transforming data, exploring and manipulating data, creating training and inference pipelines, and building and validating models

  • Experience working with basic visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, etc.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a strong desire to work in cross-functional teams.

  • Openness to working in agile environments with multiple stakeholders

  • Good oral and written communication skills


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