Senior Data Scientist

About the role

Accenture Strategy & Consulting - Data & AI is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join its Data & AI practice. You will combine AI and machine learning with data, analytics and automation to help clients transform their businesses, working in a global team of data scientists, data engineers and AI & ML experts.

Key responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and business problems and turn them into actions that drive data science components, including data modelling, advanced analytics and visualisation
• Support the development and delivery of data science and machine learning solutions, working with data science, engineering and operations teams
• Lead a team of 2-4 people in a multicultural environment with fixed deadlines and changing priorities
• Set best-practice guidelines for development teams and ensure high quality of deliverables
• Present solutions and results to senior management and client stakeholders
• Contribute to internal R&D and business development through AI & ML expertise

Required profile

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field
• At least 4 years of proven experience in data science and machine learning
• Fluency in Greek and English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work in a multinational team and to travel

Required skills

• Data science and machine learning concepts such as clustering, regression, classification, forecasting, hyperparameter optimisation, NLP, computer vision, speech processing, IoT data modelling and geospatial analysis
• Preferred: Python, R, Scala or Julia; deep learning tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and Keras
• Preferred: cloud platforms such as Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, Synapse or Amazon Redshift, and cloud technologies such as Azure, GCP and AWS
• Preferred: experience with Hive, Spark, NiFi, HBase, HDFS, Kafka, Kudu, Power BI and Tableau
• Preferred: understanding of the ML lifecycle and ML Ops, and experience with Agile and CI/CD

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits including health and life insurance, performance bonuses, monthly vouchers and a company car depending on management level
• Flexible work arrangements, employee share purchase plan, parental leave and paid overtime if needed
• Training and development, career coaching and mentorship
• Career opportunities across clients, industries and projects, and a diverse and inclusive culture