Data Scientist

Job description / Role

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned data scientist to join our dynamic analytics team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will lead end-to-end machine learning and data analytics projects, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making to support strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models and advanced analytics solutions.
• Lead data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing pipelines at scale.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and analysts.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and communicate insights through visualizations and executive presentations.
• Optimize and productionize machine learning models in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Stay current with emerging tools, techniques, and industry best practices.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields.
• Master’s or PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
• Strong background in statistical modeling, time series analysis, and experimental design.
• Experience deploying models to production using cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record of leading analytics projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the energy, oil and gas, or utilities sector.
• Knowledge of data engineering tools such as Airflow, dbt, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for machine learning.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Professional certifications in data science or cloud platforms, such as AWS Certified Machine Learning.
• Leadership experience mentoring high-performing analytics teams.

Position details

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Software engineering

Experience required: 10+ years

About the Company

AIQU connects future-ready technology specialists with forward-looking organisations. We help businesses deliver high-impact and high-quality technology projects by using our unrivalled global sourcing capabilities to attract diverse talent within the region.

Our bespoke staffing solution offers the most flexible option you can have while maintaining 100% legislative compliance. AIQU’s fast and highly responsive employee management processes are designed to provide your most valuable assets, your people, with a seamless experience!

From business analysts to change managers; from front-end developers to back-end engineers, full-stack developers, and database administrators; from process analysts to software architects; AIQU can provide and manage specialists for a technology transformation project or for a project in maintenance phase across six key verticals.