Job title: Data Scientist - Riyadh
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: COMPANY TYPE
Functional Expertise: Data Analyst Software Developer / Web Developer / Programmer
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Job published: 18-09-2025
Job ID: 44753
Contact name: Perla Freiha
Phone number: +96176173717
Contact email: perlaf@businesslobby.net

Job Description

Our client, a governmental entity in KSA, with a strong focus on banking and finance is looking for a Data Scientist.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in building and deploying data science solutions, optimizing platforms, and transforming data into actionable insights that drive business value.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute advanced analytical use cases and projects.
  • Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to business challenges.
  • Deploy and manage ML models in production, leveraging Dataiku and Teradata platforms.
  • Collaborate with IT to optimize workflows, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Ensure data quality, security, and governance across all initiatives.
  • Translate complex insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL (Teradata), and Dataiku.
  • Strong knowledge of ETL, data wrangling, feature engineering, and ML optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps, pipelines, and model monitoring.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Location
  • Riyadh, KSA