Senior Data Scientist with fluent coding skills, Sydney c$150K Base

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My client is an innovative Financial Services giant who are committed to the application of Advanced Analytics and Data Science in order to maintain competitive advantage. As their Data Science function (which is building a reputation for delivering real advantages within the business) continues to grow and I am looking for experienced Data Science hires to join their team.

I am looking for candidates from either a Software Engineering/Machine Learning background or those from either a Data Science or more traditional Statistical/ Predictive Modelling background who have fluent programming skills (Python and R are essential) and typically have strong academics in a relevant discipline (BSc, MSc, PhD Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial, Computer Science et al) and who wish to join a high performing team involved in practically every aspect/business function possible and are regarded as increasingly essential to business improvement.
Working with other Data Scientists, specialist 3rd party teams & key stakeholders, your core role will involve the design, development, testing and deployment of analytically focused algorithms designed to solve business problems. Your tool-kit to deliver on this will include methods and techniques such as Data Visualisation, Natural Language Processing, Statistical & Machine Learning Modelling, BigData etc. Working as part of a high performing team you will work as part of a broader cross-functional group of Data Scientists and Engineers, Back-End Engineers, UX experts so the ability to communicate effectively, enjoy the process of having your ideas positively challenged and also looking to improve your peers output is a key component of my clients culture and expectations for you in this role.
This role requires a strong coding focus so it is important that you have fluent programming skills and a strong grasp of computer science/software engineering fundamentals. Working in an Agile environment with a CI philosophy employed you will need to enjoy keeping current with new technologies, tools and methodologies and how they can be practically employed. 
The ability to thrive is an environment where your core focus is complex problem solving on a daily basis is key. Candidates can come from a diverse set of disciplines so what is important is that you can combine Advanced Analytics qualities with software development qualities and have a decent level of commercial and organisational awareness as you apply your Data Science expertise to solve business problems. 
This is an exciting time to be joining my client as they continue their growth internationally and continue to innovate in a vast variety of ways  (e.g. Self Service Analytics/AI arena.  Whilst these roles require first class technical capabilities equally important is the ability to understand business problems, business context, have a grasp of organisational and commercial realities and incorporate effectively all these diverse factors into the analytical features/services and algorithms that you build. 
My client offers a first class working environment –  professional, collegiate and creative all in one. Working alongside some of the finest Data Scientists and Software Engineers anywhere in Australia you can be sure that this role will offer fantastic challenges and opportunities with a real focus on your professional growth. Having a positive attitude towards your own self-development is key.
Ideally I am looking for applications from more Senior candidates (e.g. 5+yrs exp) who can assist with the bigger picture challenges associated with running a high performing product/feature development team although candidates with less experience but who can demonstrate they have the technical and business smarts to succeed in this environment should not hesitate to apply.
In short, this is one of the finest Data Science related opportunities you will see in Sydney in 2018. Strong & innovative leadership, a superb work culture and environment, fabulous opportunities for progression given the company trajectory/ pace of growth & the ability to make a meaningful contribution/have a tangible impact on a day to day basis makes this role seriously not to be missed. Please apply online with an up to date CV/Resume or call Declan on 0452411968 for a confidential discussion.