About the role
As a Data Scientist you will contribute to the growth of Scalene by supporting successful delivery of client work as a key member of project delivery teams and by helping to develop and implement internal strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities include:
- Capture and document client requirements, and then translate them into an analytical roadmap / initiative
- Prepare and analyse datasets and generate insights to help bring clients along the “project journey”
- Build self service reports, dashboards and web applications
- Develop and deploy statistical models
- Help identify opportunities with potential to drive value both for our clients and Scalene going forward
- Propose, develop and lead streams of work to support Scalene’s internal development agenda
Who we are looking for
Scalene is seeking a candidate with the following skills and experience to join our Melbourne team on a full time, permanent basis:
- 3-5 years experience in a data analyst / reporting analyst or data scientist role, ideally with a Retailer/FMCG • Exceptional analytical and insight skills, comfortable in dealing with large datasets
- Hands-on experience in coding and analysis using R / Python, SQL
- Experience with one or more from Power BI, Azure ML, Shiny is preferred
- Able to work with loosely defined problems, handle ambiguity well
- Experience in data cleansing, validation and preparation steps
- Have practical and output oriented mindset
- Flexible and adaptable approach applied to all activities
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
