Data Scientist duties and responsibilities
The role of a Data Scientist covers a range of responsibilities, including:
- Collecting and analysing data to provide insights on customer behaviour
- Develop insights to drive company strategy
- Collaborating with multiple teams including marketing, product development, designers and finance
- Reporting key insights, initiatives and challenges to business leaders
Data Scientist qualifications and requirements
It is highly desirable for a Data Scientist to hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
A Data Scientist should also have the following personal skills and experience:
- Three or more years of experience in data manipulation and analysis
- Ability to manage and analyse complex datasets
- Familiarity with big data processing frameworks
- Understanding of new analytical approaches and techniques
- Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, Scala, C/C++, Ruby, R
- Excellent Japanese and English business language skills – both spoken and written
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with a wide cross-section of company teams
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