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Principal Data Scientist

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Econometrics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics/Statistics, or Computer Science. Strong analytical experience in the banking sector is a plus. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior data scientist role. Expertise in modeling, with knowledge of Cloud, Machine Learning, and GenAI.

About the job

Modeling Expertise:

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing propensity models focused on cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
  • In-depth knowledge of Next Best Action / Next Best Offer systems.
  • Solid understanding of supervised learning methodologies, uplift modeling, and causal inference techniques.

Programming & Engineering:

  • Proficient in Python (required); knowledge of R or Scala is advantageous.
  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Spark, Dask, or Ray.
  • Skilled in developing production-level ML pipelines using tools like Airflow, MLflow, or Kubeflow.
  • Strong familiarity with software engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD, and thorough testing.

Data Infrastructure:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
  • Excellent SQL skills; adept at optimizing queries and handling large datasets.

MLOps & Deployment:

  • Proven ability to deploy models to production using APIs or streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink).
  • Experienced in model versioning, experiment management, and deployment practices with MLflow, SageMaker, or Vertex AI.

Monitoring & Observability:

  • Capable of establishing model monitoring, drift detection, and alerting systems utilizing Prometheus, Grafana, Evidently, or custom dashboards.
  • Familiarity with logging frameworks and performance profiling for ML services.

GenAI (Preferred):

  • Experience with Large Language Models, embeddings, prompt engineering, and vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone).
  • Ability to incorporate GenAI into decision-making systems or customer-facing applications.

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Proven leadership skills to guide senior data scientists while maintaining a hands-on approach.
  • Adept at collaborating with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders.

About RAK Bank

RAK Bank is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. More than just a financial institution, we are a vibrant community driven by teamwork, cutting-edge solutions, and a commitment to high governance standards. Join us in shaping the future of banking at RAK Bank!

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