Contract IT Data Scientist

- Good knowledge and experience in applying machine learning models and data models to solve real-life problems using Python and open-source ML libraries
- University degree or above in Data Science, Computer Science, or other related fields
- Minimum 6 years of IT working experience with at least 3 years in BI or data analytics development
- Proficient and hands-on development experience in building ETL programs and integrating different data sources, including Oracle DB, SQL Server and SSIS
- Experience with the following is a plus:
- Data exploration and visualization using Power BI, Power View, Power Query
- NLP, Text Analytics, data clustering, and entity extraction
- Graph database modelling and visualization using Neo4j
- Java, .Net, PL/SQL, T-SQL
- Ability to perform requirement collection, design, programming, testing and implementation with minimum supervision
- Ability to work independently, taking ownership of assignments
- A strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity is preferred
- Good English and Chinese communication skills (both written and verbal)

- Participate in new AI and BI initiatives, and create prototypes to visualize a business idea
- Participate in AI and data analytic projects and vendor management
- Conduct impact analysis, functional specification preparation and technical solution design
- Perform data and system analysis, development and support tasks for the various applications used by the SFC
- Coach and share machine learning and data model management with the team
- Managing external vendors to ensure the deliverables are in high quality and delivered on time