Senior Data Scientist - Visa, Consulting & Analytics

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Big Data Technology, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, R Programming, SPARK Programming

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Senior Data Scientist to partner with Visa Consulting & Analytics and co-develop data-driven solutions to help Visa’s clients grow their businesses.

What we expect of you, day to day:

• Be a strategic partner to Visa Consulting & Analytics in the delivery of Data Science projects from ideation to client implementation
• Translate loosely defined problems into actionable recommendations, leading to value realisation
• Develop a deep understanding of Visa’s data assets and how they can be used to enhance client profitability across acquisition, usage, and retention
• Identify trends in our client work to inform Visa’s data product development path

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Mid-level experience solving problems with real-world data
• Strong statistical knowledge and proven expertise in applying statistical solutions to business problems
• Understanding of the steps required in cleaning and transforming datasets
• Solid relational modelling (SQL) and programming skills (preferably in Python, R or Scala)
• Ability to communicate and engage with non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline
• Experience in payments or banking
• Commercial experience with Big Data systems such as Hadoop and Spark, end-to-end implementation of ML systems, and/or Software Engineering best practices such as VCS and CI/CD