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Data Scientist

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Nieuwegein, Netherlands

  1. Sopra Steria
  2. Standard
  3. Nieuwegein

Company Description

A positive future for all – that’s what we at Sopra Steria work towards. With over 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we are Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. We believe it’s not only technology that powers transformation. It’s people who are at the core of change. That’s why it’s people that are at the heart of everything we do, excelling both independently and in team. The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together. 


Job Description

Large datasets hold valuable insights, as a data scientist, you will unlock them using your fluency in programming languages like Python and R, as well as visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. You’ll be communicating that insight to stakeholders so we can turn that data into action. You’ll be expected to analyse and identify the most efficient path to a solution, while paying attention to details. Our data scientists are proficient in Hadoop & Spark, and cloud platforms like AWS, and Azure. These tools combined with your data expertise should make building predictive models, performing hypothesis testing, and conducting exploratory data analysis second nature 

 

As a Data Scientist at Sopra Steria, you’ll dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’ll apply your skills to real scenarios and in different domains, such as the discovery and investigation of payment flows at governmental entities, fraud detection at banks, the development of recommendation systems in the retail sector, and the optimization of supply chains.  

 

We are active in themes such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), AIOps and Explanable A.I. (XAI). You’ll carry out development and implementation of solutions with Machine Learning & Deep Learning at our clients and assess the quality and performance of existing predictive models through to bringing and keeping them into production.  


Qualifications

We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application! 

 

Type of employment: Hybrid  
Location: Nieuwegein  
Contract hours: 32-40 hour workweek  
Contract type: Permanent  
Education:  you have completed a HBO or WO education in the direction of IT  
Languages: Dutch (required) and English


Experience in most of the following Data Science techniques:   

  • supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms  
  • deep learning  
  • anomaly detection  
  • recommender systems  
  • natural language processing  
  • computer vision and reinforcement learning  
  • autoencoders, transformers, forecasting  
  • Experience in one of the following languages:   
    • Python  
  • Experience in bringing Data Science solutions/software to production (Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)  
  • Experience in building and implementing advanced analytics solutions and you can provide some reference cases  
  • In-depth knowledge of open-source software and libraries in Python and/or R for machine and deep learning 
  • Experience in big data and platforms such as Azure Machine Learning Services and Amazon SageMaker is an advantage  

 
What we can offer you
 

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career. We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes: 

  • A permanent contract and an attractive salary proper to your role ; 
  • The opportunity to work from home if this suits your client ; 
  • A generous mobility budget that suits your preferred way of traveling ; 
  • A wide range of fringe benefits such as a home office, laptop and phone, pension plan, internet allowance, and group health insurance ; 
  • 20 paid vacation days and a part of your salary to be filled in flexibly, for example 7 extra vacation days or additional cash ; 
  • The opportunity to attend events ; 
  • A chance to expand and share your ability through knowledge and network sessions, and fun social activities: gaming nights, escape rooms, laser games, and much more. 


You’ll become a part of a major Tech player in Europe recognized for its consulting, digital services, and software development.


Additional Information

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers. 

Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application! 

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

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