Senior Data Scientist

Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist at Kredivo Group, you will join a collaborative team focused on developing advanced machine learning models. This role involves partnering closely with Analysts and Machine Learning Engineers, assuming complete responsibility for projects from conceptualization through to final deployment. We seek a proactive, innovative individual with a strong quantitative foundation and solid business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts in converting discoveries and ideas into actionable machine learning solutions.
• Develop prototypes for a range of models including credit scoring systems and recommendation engines.
• Engage in research and development activities aimed at enhancing model performance, leveraging extensive and unique data sets.
• Play an active role in advancing the overall data science capabilities within Kredivo.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of over five years professional experience in relevant roles.
• Advanced educational qualifications such as a Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in fields like Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence.
• Ability to design and implement robust predictive models end-to-end using current machine learning techniques.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL data stores like Amazon S3.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Desirable Additional Skills

• Prior experience utilizing alternative data sources to assess credit risk.
• Background in developing comprehensive Deep Learning or Natural Language Processing (NLP) models.