DATA SCIENTIST – Based in CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

WYNYARD GROUP
DATA SCIENTIST
Based in CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to be based in our Christchurch Office.
You’ll play a leading role in the research and development of new products, capabilities, and standardised practices using Big Data technologies.

As an expert in Data Science we know you could go and work anywhere. Your talents are in high demand across all industries. But you should really apply for this job.
We want you to come work for us, so you can use your Data Science skills to help prevent and solve serious crime. At Wynyard Group we build software that helps fight serious crime around the world. Organisations like police forces, government agencies and financial services tackle crime using our software to help prevent human trafficking and money laundering, stop cyber-crime and solve homicides and other complex investigations.

You will play a leading role in the research & development of new products, capabilities, and standardized practices using machine learning and big data analytics technologies. You will have experience and knowledge in end-to-end delivery of advanced analytics solutions, and you will interact with a team of data scientists and database specialists in the areas of data modelling and processing. To be successful in this role, in addition to your proven strong technical ability, you will be a skilled influencer and motivator; take a continual learning approach, and be forward thinking and innovative with a passionate and enthusiastic approach.

TO APPLY:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oxXS1fw7&s=ISBA_(International_Society_for_Bayesian_Analysis)

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Design and develop advanced analytics models using statistical and mathematical techniques
– Collaborate with other development teams to produce world class innovative products
– Appraise and report on new development techniques and vendor products, and make recommendations on the acquisition of advanced technology
– Facilitate the convergence of ‘leading edge’ technologies into the existing enterprise architecture
– Diagnose and solve technical issues that may arise during the advanced analytics development life cycle
– Provide technical solution definition and design, system configuration, data integration, and technical support during the implementation phase
– Develop software design coding and testing according to specific work packages and project needs, in accordance with designated company standards of methodology, style and quality
– Perform technical tasks, including unit test functions, as required, supporting the internal quality and control arrangements as defined by company policy and project requirements
– Undertaking assigned integration planning and software building definition tasks

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
– Relevant tertiary qualifications
– Post-graduate study and experience will be preferred
– Significant experience in development of machine learning models using specialised languages including R, MatLab, Java, Python, Scala, C++
– Experience in end to end solution development and delivery
– Experience in the design and development of machine learning algorithms with practical applications, including some/all of the following:
— Software applications
— Software frameworks
— Tools/components
– Experience in statistical and mathematical modelling
– Deep understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts, including linear algebra, statistical inference and data analysis
– Experience in NoSQL databases is essential e.g. Hadoop, Cassandra, Hbase etc
– Demonstrated skills in application design
– Superior communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

WHO WE ARE:
Wynyard Group is a market leader in serious crime fighting software.
Through powerful advanced crime analytics and investigations case management products, Wynyard helps customers solve and prevent serious organised and trans-national crime, financial crime, threats from new generation extremism and high consequence cyber-crime.

Wynyard’s global customers manage specialist investigations, intelligence and information security operations focused on government, law enforcement, financial services and infrastructure critical to a nation.

Purpose built software products and rapidly configured customer solutions provide customer frontline teams with effective tools to fight serious crime. Rapidly assimilating, integrating and compensating for new criminal techniques.

Wynyard solutions combine next generation big data capabilities with specialist investigations and intelligence tradecraft in a powerful and secure software platform. Deployed to market faster and more cost effectively than existing customer options.

With operations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, Wynyard partners with major systems integrators and many of the world’s top technology companies.

TO APPLY:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oxXS1fw7&s=ISBA_(International_Society_for_Bayesian_Analysis)