Junior Data Scientist

Job description

We are looking for our future **Junior Data Scientist** to join our team in **Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur** and kick-start an exciting journey in Data & AI, working on high-impact projects for local and international clients. ## Who Are We? Artefact is a new-generation consulting firm fully dedicated to **Data and AI transformation**. With more than **2,000 talents across 24 countries**, we help organizations unlock the full potential of their data to accelerate business performance. **Our mission? To transform data into measurable business impact.** We work across the entire data value chain, including: - Automating critical business processes through AI - Optimizing and personalizing customer experiences - Data strategy & digital marketing - Media activation, measurement & advanced analytics - Building and deploying robust and scalable data solutions Our expertise is trusted by more than **1,000 clients worldwide**, including AccorHotels, Orange, Carrefour, Engie, Emirates, Deutsche Telekom, Monoprix, and many more. To support our continued growth in Southeast Asia, our **Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur offices** are looking for curious and motivated Junior Data Scientists who are eager to learn, grow, and develop alongside an experienced team. ## Our Mission At Artefact, our mission is to help organizations become **AI champions by unlocking the full value of their data**. We believe in a unique approach that combines **business expertise, cutting-edge technology, and responsible AI practices**. We strive to create an environment where continuous learning, initiative, collaboration, and knowledge sharing drive our collective success. ## Your Role As a **Junior Data Scientist**, you will join a supportive yet challenging environment where experienced team members will help you develop your technical and consulting capabilities. Your responsibilities will include: - Collecting, cleaning, and preparing datasets required for analytical and Data Science projects. - Conducting exploratory data analysis and developing visualizations to identify trends, patterns, and insights. - Implementing and testing Machine Learning models under the guidance of Senior Data Scientists. - Supporting feature engineering and variable selection in collaboration with the wider project team. - Preparing concise reports and presentations to communicate findings and results to internal teams and clients. - Properly documenting scripts, models, methodologies, and data pipelines. - Keeping up to date with emerging Data Science methodologies, technologies, and tools. - Collaborating with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analysts, and Consultants to deliver data-driven solutions that create measurable business impact. To show that you have read this job posting carefully, please include the word **"curiosity"** in your application. ## What We Are Looking For - Bachelor's or Master's degree in **Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering**, or another relevant quantitative field. Final-year students may also be considered. - **1–2 years of experience in Data Science**. Relevant internships, academic projects, research, or practical Data Science experience will also be considered. - Solid foundation in **Python**, including libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and matplotlib. - Understanding of fundamental Machine Learning algorithms, including **regression, classification, and clustering**. - Basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics. - Intermediate **SQL** skills, including queries, joins, and aggregations. - Familiarity with **Git** and notebook environments such as Jupyter or Google Colab. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Curiosity, attention to detail, and a genuine desire to learn and grow in a challenging environment. - Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. - Comfortable working in an international and fast-paced consulting environment. ## Why Join Us? Joining Artefact in **Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur** means much more than just starting a new job. You will have the opportunity to: - Kick-start and accelerate your career at a fast-growing global **Data & AI consulting company**. - Learn directly from and be mentored by experienced Data Science and AI professionals. - Work on real-world, high-impact Data & AI projects. - Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, business challenges, and technologies. - Grow quickly in an international, agile, and intellectually stimulating environment. - Collaborate with colleagues and experts across Artefact's global network. - Create tangible business impact for clients across industries such as **financial services, telecommunications, retail, consumer goods, technology, and energy**. ## What We Offer - A full-time position based in **Jakarta, Indonesia or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia**. - Opportunities to work on high-impact projects for leading local, regional, and international clients. - Access to Artefact's learning and development ecosystem, including MOOCs, internal knowledge-sharing sessions, technical training, certifications, and mentoring. - Exposure to a global network of Data, AI, and consulting professionals. - A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing working environment. - Opportunities for accelerated career development based on performance and capabilities. ## Our Recruitment Process **1. Initial HR Discussion** A phone or video conversation to learn more about your background, experience, projects, and motivations, while giving you the opportunity to learn more about Artefact and the role. **2. Technical Challenge** A practical Data Science exercise designed to understand how you approach data, solve problems, and structure your analysis. **3. Manager Interview & Meet the Team** You will meet your potential manager and members of the team to discuss your technical experience, problem-solving approach, and how you could contribute to Artefact. **4. Offer** If everything goes well, we will proceed with an employment offer. 📩 **Ready to join the adventure? Click Apply and start your journey with Artefact!** **P.S.** We hire people, not just profiles. Be yourself and show us what makes you unique!