Data Scientist

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Data Scientist who has a keen interest in the application of predictive modelling to web-based realtime software and/or content recommender engines. As we are a small but growing new company we are looking for someone who wants to be hands-on in the business, someone who enjoys facing challenging data science problems and coming up with their own solutions. You should have experience and training in Python, including pandas and python plotting libraries and experience and training using SQL.

This job is a hybrid role with at least 2 days/week to be completed in our office in Tralee, Co.Kerry. Fully remote applications will also be considered.

Requirements:

Python, specifically:

• Pandas for data wrangling
• LightGBM for modelling (scikit-learn/xgboost or general machine learning)

Some qualification in statistics or Data Science, or experience in a relevant role

SQL
Machine learning general concepts
Content recommender engines

Bonus skills:

Docker for deployment

Experience using R

Experience using LateX

The most important requirement for this role is a keen interest in the power and applications of machine learning.