Expert Data Scientist

b_labs is the transformation and digitization arm of B.TECH, on a mission to change the industry as we know it. We spearhead tech innovation at B.TECH, an organization that has been a cornerstone of the Egyptian retail industry. We are the engine powering B.TECH in achieving its goal of becoming the leading omni-channel platform for consumer electronics and appliances in Egypt. By joining b labs, you will get to benefit from a collaborative startup environment, while also enjoying the stability of working within a company that has achieved strong growth year after year. You will be part of a visionary, customer-focused team with an ambitious mission--to become a trailblazer for digital retail within the Middle East.

Responsibilities

Communicates the analytics approach and how it will meet and address objectives to business partners

Participates in defining analytic approach, working on applications and tools with data engineers, business leads, analysts and developers

Works on repeatable, interpretable, dynamic and scalable models that are seamlessly incorporated into analytic data products

Shares passion for data science with broader enterprise community; identifies and develops long-term processes, frameworks, tools, methods and standards

Collaborates and learns with a growing team of experienced data scientists

Stays connected with external sources of ideas through conferences and community engagements

Requirements

Holds a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics

7+ years experience as data scientist with a track record of working within high paced environments

Experience with Python (incl. proficiency working with data frames)

Proficiency writing SQL queries

Experience with Machine Learning to solve supervised and unsupervised problems on large scale data sets

Proven ability to merge and transform various data sets together to create new features

Experience with big data technologies (has experience with any, Spark is preferred)

Has experience in agile ways of working across an interdisciplinary team

Understands relationship with Product Manager, Scrum Master, Design Lead and rest of technical team

Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to deliver complex messages, explain trade-offs, and tell a compelling story – also for corporate stakeholders

Experience in operating in diverse and international settings within the Egyptian tech ecosystem preferrable

Able to communicate and report to leadership in a goal-oriented manner

Fosters a sense of belonging and trust-based relationship with the team

Challenges the status quo with genuine curiosity

Is characterized by entrepreneurial mindset and self-started nature

Benefits

Office environment: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams.

Education budget: We believe the learning journey never ends, therefore you will be entitled to an annual education budget to take part in trainings, courses or onsite conferences of your choice.

Flexibility: You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office. However, if you want to join your teammates onsite, we will subsidize the costs for lunch to foster the b_labs office community

Mobility package: When you are joining the b_labs office, we will subsidize your mobility expenses for public transport.

Equipment: From "Day 1" you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.