Data Scientist

Hitachi ,
London, Greater London

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Job Description

Role Overview Data Scientists apply strong expertise in machine-learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build the next-generation analytics engines and services that support overall solution development. They will interact directly with the customer team on the solution to source data sets, outline analysis, and drive the analytic approach to support the success of the solution overall. Main Tasks and Responsibilities * Understand business problems and design end-to-end analytics use cases * Develop complex models and algorithms that drive innovation in the solution team (this may include advanced maintenance algorithms, customer behaviours models and so on) * Conduct advanced statistical analysis to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance for the solution * Collaborate with model developers to implement and deploy scalable solutions * Provide thought leadership by researching best practices, conducting experiments, and collaborating with industry leaders in the relevant mobility space Key Skills and Experience * MS/PhD in computer science, statistics, or operations research or related technical discipline * Extensive experience in a statistical and/or data science role * Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field * Experience with R, Python, Matlabis required, programming in C, C , Java * Experience working with large data sets, simulation/ optimization and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, Arena, etc.) * Demonstrated experience with agile or other rapid development methods * Experience in similar digital settings contributing to building digital solutions * Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong desire to work in cross functional teams * Ability to convey rigorous mathematical concepts and considerations to non-experts * Ability to distil problem definitions, models, and constraints from informal business requirements, and to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives * Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them * Able to build a ...