Data Scientist

About the job
The recent advancements in digital capabilities allow various industries to entre new era of business opportunities. Whether it is a digitalized customer experience that brings more control for the end user or it is an IoT platform that facilitate remote monitoring of distributed sensors, the digital revolution is present all along the industry value chain.
As a passionate and skilled data scientist you are highly motivated to shape industries through Advanced Data Analytics. You will be responsible for getting data from various sources, turning data into insights using machine learning techniques, and design and build AI tools to automate analysis processes. The ideal candidate has good awareness over his/her data science toolbox and are quite comfortable applying algorithms and models. Since you will be working with cross-functional teams of cloud architects, data engineers, design engineers etc., you must also be experienced in computer programming and able to revise code, debug and solve issues to ensure preparing clear analysis and accurate solutions. You will perform both individually and as a team member collaborating with experts in various domains to translate business problems into technical requirements.

Who are you?
You have at least 2 years of relevant experience, holding a Master or PhD degree in Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Mathematics, Quantitative Modelling, Computer Science or equivalent fields. 
Majority of your core competences are in the following areas:

Advanced programming skills in at least two of the following languages: Java, C#, R, Python, MATLAB or Scala
Basic understanding of data warehousing concepts and decent database knowledge
Good understanding of appropriate statistical techniques to be used in different circumstances
Proper data mining skills including: feature engineering, text analysis, time series analysis or predictive modelling, statistical signal/image processing
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
Strong Visualization, presentation and communication skills
You speak and write fluent Swedish and English, since it is required in contact with colleagues and customers.

We take your personal qualities in great consideration. Our values, Brave, Devoted & Teamplayer, characterize how we see ourselves. You have a good ability to collaborate and contribute to a team, at the same time you enjoy when you have responsibility and the opportunity to affect. As a consultant, you need to quickly get into new contexts and read about new technologies if necessary.

We offer
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of ÅF’s success story. Are you passionate about technology development? Do you like to work together to find the best solution? Then we can offer you career opportunities in a modern workplace with challenging assignments and exciting projects all over the world.

The ÅF Group is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employer among engineers. At ÅF you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions within infrastructure, energy and industry. We are always looking for the sharpest skills that can create a future society together with us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will learn from you.

About the company
ÅF is an engineering and design company within the fields of energy, industry and infrastructure. We create sustainable solutions for the next generation through talented people and technology. We are based in Europe and our business and clients are found all over the world.

ÅF Making Future.