Senior Data Scientist

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead a Proof of Concept (POC) for developing a "Next Best Action system" for sales representatives. You will be pivotal in defining use cases, understanding segmentation needs, exploring existing analytics, and defining business rules for action filtering based on segmentation.

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define specific use cases for the POC
• Understand and define the segmentation needs for the 'Next Best Action' system
• Explore and understand existing analytics, dashboards, and metrics
• Define the success criteria based on KPIs and business objectives and the library of potential actions for the sales representatives
• Provide business rules for action-filtering based on segmentation
• Validate the availability of needed data sources for the POC
• Draft the high-level architecture with the customer
• Conceptualize the development environment with the customer
• Plan and implement the POC for the 'Next Best Action' system

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in Data Science Commons and ML Architecture
• Proficiency in the Python Data Science Ecosystem
• Solid understanding of retail domains and their data peculiarities
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders to define specific use cases
• Ability to define success based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Strong capability in validating availability of needed data sources
• Ability to draft high-level architecture and development environment concepts
• Skills in initial data exploration and quality assessment
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers and stakeholders
• B2+ English level proficiency

Nice to have

• Experience in Retail domains

We offer

• With us you can:
  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth:
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer:
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.