Robert Walters is searching for a Senior Data Scientist for one of the region's leading businesses. This is position is a fixed term one year contract and candidates must be currently based in the UAE. Data scientists evaluate complex data and make data-driven decisions using topic expertise, programming, statistics. Collaboration on analytical business solutions. By connecting business and IT teams, business analysts guarantee solutions fulfil organisational goals. They assess needs, analyse processes, solve problems, and communicate. Optimising processes and managing change are their goals.

Data Scientist Responsibilities:

• Data Collection & Cleaning
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Feature Engineering
• Model Development & Training
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Collaboration

Required Data Scientist Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, R, or Julia
• Strong in stats & machine learning
• Familiar with pandas, scikit-learn, etc.
• Experience in data visualization
• Problem-solving & translating skills

Business Analyst Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering
• Process Analysis
• Solution Design
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Testing & Validation
• Change Management

Required Business Analyst Skills:

• 5-8 years' experience
• Strong analytics & communication
• Proficient in business analysis techniques
• Familiar with project management
• Knows Excel, SQL for data analysis
• Understands complex processes

Both roles contribute to decision-making, but Data Scientists excel in advanced analysis and machine learning, while Business Analysts specialize in process understanding and technology solutions.