KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources.

Using machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize classifiers.

Carrying out preprocessing of structured and unstructured data for quality.

Enhancing data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems.

Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of quality data to be used for analysis.

Analyzing substantial amount of information to find patterns and solutions.

Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithms.

Presenting results in a clear manner.

Propose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges.

Collaborate with Business and IT teams

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field is preferred

Proficient programming skills (Backend)

Statistics – Good applied statistical skills, including knowledge of statistical tests, distributions, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, etc.

Good knowledge of machine learning methods

Strong Math Skills

Data Wrangling – proficiency in handling imperfections in data is an important aspect of a data scientist job description. 

Data visualization tools proficiency

Excellent communication skills – important to describe findings to a technical and non-technical audience.

Strong software engineering background

Hands-on experience with data science tools

Problem-solving aptitude

Analytical mind and great business sense

About Unilever

Unilever is a multinational fast-moving consumer goods company with a World-Class Supply Chain recognized by several international bodies such as:

Gartner “Supply Chain Top 25”: Masters category

S&P Dow Jones “Sustainability Index”: Industry Leader in Personal Care

Oxfam “Behind the Brands” Scorecard: #1 Food & Beverage company

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience, and leadership.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.