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Specialist – Data Science and AI

Job Snapshot

* Role: Specialist – Data Science and AI
* Location: Dubai UAE
* Industry: Retail
* Experience: 2+ years
* Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview
Specialist – Data Science and AI role in Dubai UAE retail industry is actively hiring for an Emirati talent to support advanced analytics, AI use cases, and data-driven decision making across the organization. This opportunity focuses on translating business needs into scalable data solutions, enabling innovation, and supporting enterprise AI initiatives.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Data Science
Salary: 16000–22000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context
This role supports the development and scaling of analytics and AI initiatives by bridging business requirements with technical data solutions. It contributes to improving decision making, operational efficiency, and innovation through structured data models, analytics frameworks, and AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

* Translate business objectives into structured data and AI use cases with defined KPIs
* Support development of business cases including ROI, effort estimation, and risk analysis
* Collaborate with business, data engineering, and data science teams to deliver analytics solutions
* Assist in development and deployment of AI and machine learning models
* Contribute to data governance, quality standards, and architecture alignment
* Support model validation, performance tracking, and documentation
* Participate in evaluation of new tools, platforms, and AI technologies
* Help standardize best practices and frameworks for data and AI implementation

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
* Minimum 2 years of experience in data analytics, AI, or related domains
* Hands-on experience with Python or R, and data visualization tools such as Power BI
* Understanding of AI tools, machine learning concepts, and data pipelines
* Ability to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* UAE National with ability to work in cross-functional environments

Skills Set

* Data analysis and statistical modeling
* Python or R programming
* Power BI and data visualization tools
* Machine learning and AI fundamentals
* Data governance and quality frameworks
* Business case development and KPI definition
* Cross-functional collaboration

Why Join Us

* Opportunity to work on high-impact AI and data initiatives in a leading retail group
* Exposure to enterprise-level data strategies and advanced analytics projects
* Growing demand for data science professionals in Dubai
* Collaborative environment with access to modern tools and technologies
* Strong career growth in data science and AI fields

About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a leading retail and lifestyle group based in Dubai, driving innovation across shopping, entertainment, and digital transformation initiatives in the region.

Job Title Specialist – Data Science and AI Job Description Specialist – Data Science and AI Job Snapshot * Role: Specialist – Data Science and AI * Location: Dubai UAE * Industry: Retail * Experience: 2+ years * Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Specialist – Data Science and AI role in Dubai UAE retail industry is actively hiring for an Emirati talent to support advanced analytics, AI use cases, and data-driven decision making across the organization. This opportunity focuses on translating business needs into scalable data solutions, enabling innovation, and supporting enterprise AI initiatives. Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Retail Function: Data Science Salary: 16000–22000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: UAE National Job Type: Full-time Role Context This role supports the development and scaling of analytics and AI initiatives by bridging business requirements with technical data solutions. It contributes to improving decision making, operational efficiency, and innovation through structured data models, analytics frameworks, and AI applications. Key Responsibilities * Translate business objectives into structured data and AI use cases with defined KPIs * Support development of business cases including ROI, effort estimation, and risk analysis * Collaborate with business, data engineering, and data science teams to deliver analytics solutions * Assist in development and deployment of AI and machine learning models * Contribute to data governance, quality standards, and architecture alignment * Support model validation, performance tracking, and documentation * Participate in evaluation of new tools, platforms, and AI technologies * Help standardize best practices and frameworks for data and AI implementation Ideal Profile * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field * Minimum 2 years of experience in data analytics, AI, or related domains * Hands-on experience with Python or R, and data visualization tools such as Power BI * Understanding of AI tools, machine learning concepts, and data pipelines * Ability to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * UAE National with ability to work in cross-functional environments Skills Set * Data analysis and statistical modeling * Python or R programming * Power BI and data visualization tools * Machine learning and AI fundamentals * Data governance and quality frameworks * Business case development and KPI definition * Cross-functional collaboration Why Join Us * Opportunity to work on high-impact AI and data initiatives in a leading retail group * Exposure to enterprise-level data strategies and advanced analytics projects * Growing demand for data science professionals in Dubai * Collaborative environment with access to modern tools and technologies * Strong career growth in data science and AI fields About the Company Majid Al Futtaim is a leading retail and lifestyle group based in Dubai, driving innovation across shopping, entertainment, and digital transformation initiatives in the region. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 16000.00 Salary to 22000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Dubai Location City Dubai

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