FULL TIME
SAN GILJAN, MALTA
FULL DAY
05 September 2026
Ref: 452223

Altenar is interested in recruiting a Data Scientist to work with various Product and Business stakeholders, as well as with Technology teams, to solve complex business questions using cutting-edge data science and NLP methodologies.

The successful applicant should illustrate comfort working in a startup environment, possessing high intellectual curiosity with ability to quickly learn new concepts/frameworks, algorithms and technology that powers our business objectives. We seek someone with a high degree of ownership that can consistently deliver superior quality results on-time. The successful candidate should be able to rapidly prototype analytical models with the goal of generating strategic business insights as per the needs of the AIP roadmap. This position requires a candidate who can work independently, navigating through various programs and initiatives to uncover new opportunities. A deep understanding of data structures, and extensive experience in data analysis or programming are essential. The activities of a Data Scientist include but are not limited to:

Continuously refine skills in SQL, Python/R for complex mathematical analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data collection and storage strategies, ensuring efficient data flow and integration.
Develop and deploy analytical applications, utilizing various types of analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive) to inform business decisions.
Create and manage dashboards and reports with BI tools, catering to the needs of internal stakeholders.
Contribute to software architecture discussions, emphasizing data handling and visualization.
Engage in the design and testing of new data services tools, ensuring scalability and efficiency of data processing and analysis.
Creating and maintaining documentation for the solutions provided Qualifications
Experience with Data Lab concepts with Hue, Zeppelin, Jupyterhub
Experience working with python and pandas
Demonstrated experience in building, testing and validating machine learning algorithms
Strong SQL querying skills
Knowledge of noSQL and ETL operations
Strong math and statistics background (relevant Degree education required)
Proven experience with one or more BI tools (Metabase, Apache Superset, Redash, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview)
Strong research and validation skills
Motivated and self-driven to work in an environment with minimal supervision
Experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Product Management roles
Graduate-level education in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, Economics, or other relevant field

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Supervise and coordinate execution of projects
Coordinate team activities. Head department of an organization
Explain and execute a quality action plan or method (corrections, improvements, uniformity...)
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Salary: €35,000-62,000 per year

Data Scientist

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