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We are looking for an experienced freelance trainer to conduct a 3-day workshop on Big Data Fundamentals for a professional audience in Abu Dhabi. The trainer should be able to deliver engaging, practical, and interactive sessions that combine theory with real-world applications.

This workshop aims to introduce participants to the core principles of big data, its tools, technologies, and how data-driven insights can enhance decision-making and business strategy.

Indicative Learning Areas:

• Understanding big data concepts and architecture
• Overview of data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Data storage, management, and analytics fundamentals
• Practical applications and case studies in business and technology

The final course content and detailed outline are expected to be provided by the trainer.

• Qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional or training experience in data analytics or big data technologies
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Must be available to deliver the training in person at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Interested trainers are invited to apply with the following:

• Updated CV or professional profile
• Relevant training experience
• Proposed hourly rate (inclusive of course content preparation, outline development, and transport costs)

Course Title: Big Data FundamentalsLocation: Eton Abu Dhabi, Yas IslandDates: 3 days workshop

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Trainer to conduct a 3-day workshop on Big Data Fundamentals  for a professional audience in Abu Dhabi. The trainer should be able to deliver engaging, practical, and interactive sessions that combine theory with real-world applications.

This workshop aims to introduce participants to the core principles of big data, its tools, technologies, and how data-driven insights can enhance decision-making and business strategy.

Indicative Learning Areas:

Understanding big data concepts and architecture

Overview of data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)

Data storage, management, and analytics fundamentals

Practical applications and case studies in business and technology

The final course content and detailed outline are expected to be provided by the trainer.

Qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or related field

Minimum 5 years of professional or training experience in data analytics or big data technologies

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Must be available to deliver the training in person at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Interested trainers are invited to apply with the following:

Updated CV or professional profile

Relevant training experience

Proposed hourly rate (inclusive of course content preparation, outline development, and transport costs)

A software development company is looking for a talented, long-term Lead DS Researcher.

We’re looking for a Lead Data Science Researcher who thrives in research-heavy environments and enjoys exploring uncharted territory with the support of a strong technical team.

This is a unique opportunity to drive forward new ideas and applications, not just optimize existing ones.

About the company

Company Top Remote Talent

The company is a team of experts providing analytical services to healthcare clients. You will join an international team of first class professionals who are passionate to create products that improve quality of medical services.

Responsibilities

You will lead a compact team of two data scientists, guiding them on high-impact research initiatives and experimental projects. Your role will involve pushing the boundaries of applied machine learning — especially in the context of medical and clinical data — and turning complex problems into innovative solutions.

Requirements

**What we’re looking for:**Exceptional analytical and statistical skills-comfortable with uncertainty, inference, and experimentation;

Strong background in different areas of ML (traditional classification and regression techniques, recommender systems, text data, clustering, etc.);

Solid experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow;

Excellent Python skills (beyond Jupyter Notebooks) - ability to build clean, testable, production-ready code;

Familiarity with medical or life science data is a strong plus;

Expertise in SQL, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and modern data workflows;

Comfortable working in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.

**Bonus points for experience with:**State-of-the-art NLP models, Transformers, Agentic Approaches for mixed (temporal and text) data analysis and summarization;

Experience with pipeline orchestration tools like Airflow, Argo, etc.;

Proven Experience with Anomaly Detection and Forecasting with explainability for temporal and mixed data;

Intermediate+ English — ability to participate in written discussions with international teams and clients.

Working conditions

**Benefits:**Join a mission-driven team working at the intersection of data, medicine, and impact;

Work on meaningful challenges with long-term value for public health and healthcare quality;

Collaborate with top-tier experts in a culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and innovation;

Fully remote-friendly setup with flexibility and trust at the core.

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About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB's strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

• Develop and Implement advanced data science solutions to support the organization’s AI strategy
• Lead the design and execution of analytical models, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and relevance to business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, and contribute to the structuring of AI-related roles and capabilities through evidence-based workforce planning and job design
• Drive the design and deployment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) models to optimize core banking operations, enhance digital customer journeys, and support strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain robust machine learning pipelines using Azure AI Foundry or AWS SageMaker, ensuring scalability, automation, and seamless integration with cloud-native services
• Develop and fine-tune generative AI models, including RAG and agentic workflows, leveraging cutting-edge techniques like Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), Parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), and multimodal architectures
• Design and execute complex experimental frameworks, including A/B testing, to derive actionable insights and validate model performance with statistical inference
• Work closely with software and data engineers to implement version-controlled, containerized (Docker) solutions, and Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines for efficient model deployment
• Define and enforce documentation standards, coding practices, and reproducibility protocols to ensure consistency and quality across all data science projects
• Monitor and evaluate model performance using Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and Large Language Models (LLMs) specific metrics (e.g., Bilingual Evaluation Understudy (BLEU), ROUGE), ensuring transparency, fairness, and continuous improvement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems
• Strong knowledge of banking operations and terminologies
• Analyses complex banking products and services for facilitating decision-making
• Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders
• Manage self in line with the Bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance
• Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, with proven expertise in AI/ML, statistical modelling, and cloud-based deployments
• Strong background in banking processes, generative AI, and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions in a regulated, data-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related field required
• Master’s degree or equivalent in AI/ML is preferred
• N/A
• Advanced Python for AI/ML development and data manipulation
• Strong statistical expertise and experimental design (A/B testing, inference)
• Experience with ML models (transformers, RNNs), GenAI, and agentic workflows
• Skilled in fine-tuning LLMs using LoRA, PEFT, and evaluating with BLEU/ROUGE
• Proficient in building ML pipelines on Azure AI Foundry or AWS SageMaker
• Familiar with cloud services (Azure/AWS), serverless deployments, and MLOps tools
• Strong data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI) with UX-focused design
• Effective collaboration with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and documentation standards
• Active learner with awareness of emerging AI trends and technologies

Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

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Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.

About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB's strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Develop and Implement advanced data science solutions to support the organization’s AI strategy
• Lead the design and execution of analytical models, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and relevance to business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, and contribute to the structuring of AI-related roles and capabilities through evidence-based workforce planning and job design
• Drive the design and deployment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) models to optimize core banking operations, enhance digital customer journeys, and support strategic decision-making
• Build and maintain robust machine learning pipelines using Azure AI Foundry or AWS SageMaker, ensuring scalability, automation, and seamless integration with cloud-native services
• Develop and fine-tune generative AI models, including RAG and agentic workflows, leveraging cutting-edge techniques like Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA), Parameter-efficient fine-tuning (PEFT), and multimodal architectures
• Design and execute complex experimental frameworks, including A/B testing, to derive actionable insights and validate model performance with statistical inference
• Work closely with software and data engineers to implement version-controlled, containerized (Docker) solutions, and Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines for efficient model deployment
• Define and enforce documentation standards, coding practices, and reproducibility protocols to ensure consistency and quality across all data science projects
• Monitor and evaluate model performance using Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and Large Language Models (LLMs) specific metrics (e.g., Bilingual Evaluation Understudy (BLEU), ROUGE), ensuring transparency, fairness, and continuous improvement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems
• Strong knowledge of banking operations and terminologies
• Analyses complex banking products and services for facilitating decision-making
• Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders
• Manage self in line with the Bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance
• Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, with proven expertise in AI/ML, statistical modelling, and cloud-based deployments
• Strong background in banking processes, generative AI, and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions in a regulated, data-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related field required
• Master’s degree or equivalent in AI/ML is preferred
• N/A
• Advanced Python for AI/ML development and data manipulation
• Strong statistical expertise and experimental design (A/B testing, inference)
• Experience with ML models (transformers, RNNs), GenAI, and agentic workflows
• Skilled in fine-tuning LLMs using LoRA, PEFT, and evaluating with BLEU/ROUGE
• Proficient in building ML pipelines on Azure AI Foundry or AWS SageMaker
• Familiar with cloud services (Azure/AWS), serverless deployments, and MLOps tools
• Strong data visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI) with UX-focused design
• Effective collaboration with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and documentation standards
• Active learner with awareness of emerging AI trends and technologies

What we offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

We are seeking a Senior Data Science Engineer with expertise in building and operationalizing production-grade machine learning pipelines . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MLFlow, Databricks, and Azure ML , and a strong background in developing ML solutions for healthcare predictive use cases . This role will be central to embedding ML models into enterprise data workflows and ensuring their ongoing performance.

• ML Pipeline Engineering : Design, build, and maintain scalable ML pipelines leveraging MLFlow, Databricks, and Azure ML.

• Model Development : Develop and optimize ML models, particularly for healthcare predictive analytics .

• Integration : Embed ML models into KPI-driven data processing and analytics workflows .

• Model Lifecycle Management : Implement model monitoring, drift detection, retraining, and continuous improvement strategies.

• Collaboration : Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deploy solutions that deliver measurable impact.

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or applied data science .

• Hands-on expertise with MLFlow, Databricks, and Azure ML .

• Strong experience in developing and deploying predictive ML models , ideally within healthcare.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark , and modern ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn).

• Knowledge of model monitoring, drift detection, and automated retraining strategies .

• Familiarity with cloud-native ML architectures and CI/CD for ML (MLOps).

• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills with a focus on production-grade delivery.

• Work on cutting-edge healthcare predictive analytics solutions .

• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale ML pipelines on modern platforms.

• Opportunity to drive end-to-end ML lifecycle ownership .

• Competitive compensation and career growth in a fast-growing data-driven organization.

Overview

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE To define and drive the enterprise strategy for extracting business value from data by leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to generate insights, develop predictive models, foster AI innovation, and integrate ethical and scalable AI into products, services, and decision-making processes that deliver competitive advantage.

• Leads the development and implementation of machine learning models, algorithms, and AI systems and explores innovative approaches to solving business problems using AI technologies.
• Drives continuous process improvement and optimization by staying informed about advancements in data engineering and AI, recommending new tools and technologies.
• Builds, mentors, and leads a team of data and machine learning engineers, and AI specialists by providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Develops and executes the organization’s data science and AI vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Identifies, designs, and implements AI and machine learning solutions that enhance products, services, and operational efficiency.
• Establishes frameworks for responsible, explainable, and bias-free AI use in compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
• Partners with product owners, business leaders, and data engineering teams to ensure AI initiatives are integrated, scalable, and business-driven.
• Monitors advances in AI research, tools, and technologies, proactively applying them to maintain competitive advantage.
• Defines KPIs and tracks ROI for AI initiatives to ensure value delivery and continuous improvement.
• Acts as a “data translator,” bridging technical and business domains to convert complex challenges into actionable AI-driven outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• Fluent in English
• Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, and security best practices. Excellent understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms. Proven track record of delivering AI solutions from concept to production at enterprise scale. Strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, and AI productization. Demonstrated success in translating business strategy into AI-driven initiatives with measurable ROI. Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Airline) preferred, with a strong understanding of ethical and compliant AI practices.
• Years with qualifications: 10 - 12 years
• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate are an advantage

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Decision Making
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.

Overview

Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable)

Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
• High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization.
• Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.