Senior Data Scientist
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Job description
Reporting to the Head Data Science, you will be an integral part of the Data Science team, collaborating with the Data Governance and Data Engineering teams to create and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to address complex business challenges.
You will be responsible for ideating, designing and implementing cross-divisional data science solutions to use cases that span across multiple business areas. You will work closely with stakeholders across IATA to identify opportunities for using data to drive business value and will be responsible for managing and developing data science projects from conception to delivery.
What your day would be like
Play a key role in shaping IATA's data-driven future by using your data science expertise to solve concrete industry and business challenges, transform how we approach decision-making, project work and unlock measurable value across IATA and its members.
Design, develop and implement machine learning solutions that integrate with existing systems and operational process flows.
Manage a portfolio of Data Science initiatives within agreed strategic priorities, supporting key business goals across the organisation.
Act as a force multiplier by setting technical direction, raising standards, mentoring junior data scientists, ensuring external vendors deliver high quality work within established standards, and unblocking complex initiatives.
Lead communication to various stakeholders, as well as upper management, by translating analytical concepts into business terms and presenting complex information clearly.
Contribute to the development and implementation of IATA's Data and AI Strategy by participating in key data communities.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Mentoring?, Advanced degree in data science, mathematics, engineering, physics or related discipline.
5+ years' experience in Data Science or equivalent work experience in advanced ML, time series or deep learning algorithms for regression, classification, forecasting or clustering problems.
Hands-on experience developing and deploying modern AI solutions, including NLP and Generative AI applications, with practical experience in areas such as embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation, or agentic workflows.
Proficient quantitative, statistical, and programming skills. Proven experience taking AI/ML solutions from prototype to production, including evaluation, scalability, monitoring and integration with operational systems.
Experience with cloud-based machine learning services such as AWS SageMaker, Google Cloud Vertex AI and beyond.
Experience mentoring and managing individual contributors and junior team members.
Experience with agile development methodologies, data or ML engineering is an advantage. Aviation industry experience is an advantage.
Benefits & conditions
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive. * Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
- With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
- We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
- We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
About the team you are joining