Data scientist roles and responsibilities:
· Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources
· Using machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize classifiers
· Carrying out the preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
· Enhancing data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems
· Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis
· Analyzing large amounts of information to find patterns and solutions
· Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithms
· Presenting results in a clear manner
· Propose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges
· Collaborate with Business and IT teams
· Experience in several of the following skill clusters:
· Relational databases, data marts and data warehouses – experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL platforms; crafting secure and effective SQL queries
· NoSQL databases – key-value, document, graph, column family
· Reproducible computing – version control, software packaging, continuous integration/continuous delivery, process monitoring and containerization
· Automated workflows - programmatically author, schedule and monitor workflows using Apache Airflow, Azure Logic Apps or similar
· Distributed computing – distribute jobs for concurrent processing using Apache Spark, Databricks or similar
· Streaming data – process continuous, serial port or micro-batch online data
· Optimize workflow and clinical information systems
· Expand and modify systems to serve new business purposes and improve existing processes.
· Complying with a strict set of guidelines
· Testing, maintaining and monitoring computer programs and systems.
· Troubleshooting system malfunctions.
· Interpreting data to find solutions to clinical issues.
· Expanding and modifying systems to improve workflow.
· Creating and running data reports.
· Developing programs and databases that accurately capture data.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology or other related technical disciplines.
• Min Degree in IT/Business Analytics
• Analytical and possess good insights
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferably 1-3 (Analyst) or 3-5 (Senior Analyst) years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage.
• Fluency in command-line shell scripting, Python and/or R.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Knowledge in cloud technologies is preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
