Data Scientist

About the Role

A prominent government client based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with over five years in data science or analytics. This one-year renewable position involves designing sophisticated analytics and AI solutions that enhance business value by providing predictive insights and optimization strategies to support key organizational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of large datasets to identify patterns and provide actionable insights that improve operational effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Create compelling data visualizations and present findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models addressing forecasting, optimization, and risk assessment tasks.
• Utilize statistical and ML methodologies to tackle complex business challenges effectively.
• Manage data extraction, cleaning, pre-processing, and feature engineering to prepare datasets for modeling while ensuring integrity and quality.
• Implement model deployment processes and continuously monitor model performance for potential drift or degradation, performing improvements as needed.
• Collaborate closely with business partners, data engineering, and governance teams to design and deliver comprehensive analytical solutions.
• Adhere rigorously to AI governance standards, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, bias mitigation, explainability, documentation, and regulatory frameworks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.
• Over five years of professional experience in data science or analytical roles.
• Proficiency in Python (preferred) or R programming including large-scale data processing tools such as SQL and Spark.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
• Expertise in deploying production-ready models and familiarity with MLOps practices such as continuous integration and deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms particularly Azure and Databricks.
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data preprocessing techniques.
• Experience using data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau to effectively communicate insights.
• Awareness of data governance, data quality measures, and AI ethical frameworks.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.

Languages

Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Additional Details

This position is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and is classified as full-time and onsite. The role has a fixed term of one year with possibilities for extension. Compliance with AI governance policies, including responsible AI practices, bias assessments, model documentation, and coordination with cybersecurity units, is mandatory.