Job Description

As a Senior Data Scientist at FCTG, you will be working closely with fellow data scientists, engineers, and business leaders across all domains of the Flight Centre leisure business globally. You will be hands-on in developing and deploying machine learning algorithms, forecasting models, API microservices, and other statistical tools to provide commercially actionable insights and support better business decisions.
 
 
What you’ll do…
 
 
Be hands on in the development of machine learning models from ideation to batch and real-time deployments
Apply advanced statistical/mathematical/engineering techniques to develop, maintain and improve time series forecasting models
Conduct research on machine learning and deep learning methods and technologies
Identify innovative use cases for data science applications throughout the business
Present outcomes in a well-articulated and widely understood manner to ensure strategic delivery and deployment
 
 
Who you are…
 
 
3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
Proficiency in the Python programming language
Proven application of machine learning algorithms in production
Strong experience and theoretical knowledge of advanced forecasting methods and associated time-series data wrangling
Experience with Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP
Experience with explainable machine learning methods
Demonstrated understanding of software engineering principles
Ability to write structured and well documented code
Some experience with Natural Language Processing
Some experience with API development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and information accuracy
 
Bonus points if you are…
 
 
Experienced with Databricks
Experienced with Kubernetes
Experiencde with PySpark
Model deployment with MLflow and AzureML
 
 
At Flight Centre, our vision is to open up the world for those who want to see and in digital commerce our mission is to deliver seamless and inspiring digital experiences for our customers. We DREAM BIG through collaboration and innovation and are supported to make incredible ideas a reality.
Located conveniently in the heart of South Bank and the upcoming precinct for travel in Brisbane, Flight Centre Travel Group is fast growing market share and presence in a competitive world of digital travel. We work with some of the biggest flight and travel suppliers in the world to bring the widest and best product range to our customers’ fingertips and bring travel to life.
We work autonomously from anywhere and work collaboratively online or in the office to achieve our team goals.
 
 
Let’s skip to the good part…
 
 
Generous remuneration structure
Travel discounts, in-house financial and health services, access to internal 24/7 gym
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Ongoing training and professional development
Fun and flexible work environment
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation
 
 
We do things a little differently…
 
We do things a little differently around here. We do things the FCTG Way.
We have a unique culture and an irreverent DNA based on a proven mix of ideas, values and ways of working that have helped shape our business over the past 40+ years.Across all our brands, we take our business seriously but not ourselves. We take leaps of faith, have trust in our teams and work collaboratively to achieve our goals. That’s the FCTG Way.
If you think you have FCTG DNA, reach out today.