Senior Data Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our team.
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will lead and manage complex data science projects, develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms, and provide strategic insights to our organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a statistics, mathematics, and computer science background, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.
This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

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Responsibilities

• Identify business problems and apply appropriate data and methods for effective solutions
• Build and validate analytical models
• Utilize advanced analytical solutions to process large volumes of structured and unstructured customer data
• Develop descriptive and predictive models using various mathematical and econometric methods to facilitate better decision-making
• Transform analyzed data into actionable insights and business value
• Create high-quality data visualizations
• Educate and train others on Data Science-related matters
• Estimate, plan and coordinate the delivery of moderate-sized projects
• Evaluate and select Data Science tools and libraries

Requirements

• Four years of production experience in Data Science with at least one year as a DS team lead
• Expertise in one of the fields: CV, NLP, RecSys, Time Series, MLOps
• Competency in Python (NumPy / SciPy / scikit-learn / pandas / Matplotlib)
• Familiarity with Deep Learning (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras)
• Skills in Data Science solutions productionalization
• Intermediate or higher level of English

Nice to have

• Expertise in Cloud Services (AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex, Azure ML Studio)

We offer

• We connect like-minded people: :
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: :
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• We cover it all: :
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Kazakhstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. Today, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM Kazakhstan received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.