Country
Malaysia
Job Family
Technology
We show the world what people want.
Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.
We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.
Job Description
For almost 90 years, GfK has been a reliable and trusted insight partner for the world’s biggest companies and leading brands who make a difference in every consumer’s life - and we will continue to build on this. We connect data, science and innovative digital research solutions to provide answers for key business questions around consumers, markets, ROI, brands and media. With our headquarters in Germany and a presence in around 60 countries worldwide, you benefit from our global company with a diverse community of 8,000+ employees.
Harnessing the power of our workforce, the greatest asset we have is our people. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We value talent, skills and responsibility and will support your development within our international teams. We are proud of our heritage and our future, as we continue our evolution from Market Research provider to SaaS data solutions and consulting partner. We value extraordinary people and this is why we are looking for YOU to help create our future. For our employees as well as for our clients we pursue one goal: Growth from Knowledge!
Job Description
Data Scientist
Here at GfK, we strive to empower bold actions for sustainable growth. As a recognized global leader, we know how to innovate and push the boundaries to ensure both our clients and employees succeed, empowered by always-on intelligence.
Currently in the latter stages of our transformational journey from a traditional market research company to a trusted provider of prescriptive data analytics powered by innovative technology, we are keen to grow our team as we continue to look to the future.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the team, developing solutions for implementation and standardization in Big Data environments.
You will…
- Screen the market for potential new / innovative Data Science approaches
- Support the development of end to end analytical approaches based on product concepts
- Support the presentation of GfK’s Data Science capabilities in client-facing situations
- Support the creation of input for client proposals
- Support and coordinate Data Science related tasks for internal and external projects and work streams
- Create and improve methods and tools, and contribute to best practices in the area of Data Sciences
- Present GfK’s Data Sciences expertise at conferences and workshops
- Develop, implement and standardize Data Science solutions
- Design, develop and implement data science and machine learning models in proof-of-concepts and prototypes (e.g. notebooks, web applications)
- Consult internal clients on Data Science related issues
- Foster Data Science related knowledge exchange within GfK
You have…
- Solid knowledge of analytic programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and the respective tool ecosystem
- Solid skills with regard to working in Big Data environments
- Solid knowledge of the constantly evolving Data Science ecosystem and its frameworks
- Basic skills with regard to performance optimization and scalability (e.g., parallelization, code optimization, containerization, function as a service)
- Solid skills with regard to database handling, in particular SQL, NoSQL
- Expert statistical modeling skills (e.g, predictive models)
- Solid knowledge of optimization and / or machine learning algorithms and / or deep learning algorithms
- Basic understanding of Big Data Architectures
- Basic understanding of AI (i.e., principles, tools, areas of application)
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing environments and tooling (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Expert skills in open data sourcing
- Basic skills in open source software sourcing (e.g., Apache, Anaconda, GitHub,…)
- Ability to think creatively in addressing analytical objectives
- Ability to fluently communicate in an English business environment
- Batchelor or Master degree that reflects strong modeling, statistics and IT skills.
- Typically 2-5 years of work experience
Benefits:
Exciting work environment that brings people together
Use of the latest digital technologies
Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Annual wage supplement
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working model (2 days per a week from office)
Friendly, supportive, and inclusive working culture
Free flow of snacks and coffee
Have a break by playing Nintendo switch
Celebrate your birthday - 1 day off in the birthday month
And many more ...
We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential.
We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.
We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.
Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion
At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
Don't meet every single requirement? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed in a job specification. GfK is looking for self-starters to join our innovative team keen to take on a new challenge. So, if you're excited about this role but your skills and experience don't align perfectly with every requirement we've listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential.
We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.
We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.
Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion
At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
Don't meet every single requirement? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed in a job specification. GfK is looking for self-starters to join our innovative team keen to take on a new challenge. So, if you're excited about this role but your skills and experience don't align perfectly with every requirement we've listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
