Junior Data Scientist

Location: Remote (UAE-based candidates preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Junior / Entry-Level

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist who’s excited to turn data into insights and grow their career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is fully remote and open to candidates based in the UAE. You’ll work closely with senior data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to help solve real-world problems using data.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preparing structured and unstructured data
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends and patterns
• Build and evaluate basic statistical and machine learning models
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate insights
• Support data-driven decision-making across different teams
• Document processes, methodologies, and findings clearly
• Continuously learn and apply new data science tools and techniques

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 0–1 years of experience in data analysis or data science (internships count)
• Strong foundation in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) or R
• Basic understanding of statistics and machine learning concepts
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work remotely

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to big data tools (Spark, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of version control (Git)
• Personal projects, GitHub portfolio, or Kaggle experience

What We Offer

• Fully remote work within the UAE
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working hours
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to grow into a mid-level data scientist role