Data Scientist Engineer and Data Visualisation

We are looking, for the Technology Products/Services Directorate of the General Directorate of Digital and Information Systems (DGNSI), for a Data Scientist Engineer and Data Visualisation specialist.

Do you enjoy transforming data into actionable information and contributing to the development of innovative, reliable, and useful solutions for the cantonal administration's professions? Then join us!

Main tasks:

• In collaboration with the entity's method and tools expert, determine, collect, prepare and manage the data necessary for the needs of the beneficiary entities
• Design and develop analytical and predictive models transforming data into actionable information to improve the administration's services and processes
• Drive, promote and communicate analytical results to maximise the value created by data and foster a data-driven culture.
• Ensure that analytical solutions are reliable, well documented, secure and compliant with the canton’s data governance and protection policies
• Contribute to the development of innovation and the promotion of a data and artificial intelligence culture within the cantonal administration

• The role of on-the-job trainer for IT apprentices is included in this position

Complete applications in a single PDF file (CV in French, cover letter).
For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact the Data Science & Business Intelligence product/service line manager, Diego Gonzalez (tel. 021 338 10 32 - diego.gonzalez@vd.ch), who is at your disposal.

Profile sought:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Proven professional experience in developing analytical models and deploying ML/AI solutions
• Required technical skills: data transformation tools (Talend, ETL/ELT, etc...), Python (pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch), visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong experience in IT project management (Agile methodology)
• Analytical mindset with strong scientific rigour
• Excellent communication and simplification skills
• Demonstrate a spirit of mutual aid and collaboration
• Strong adaptability to understanding the public IT environment
• B2 level or equivalent in English

Specific on-call duties:

• Technical on-call duty (standby) for incident resolution

• Residence in Switzerland and Police clearance are required

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.