Overview:
Our client, a software company headquarted in Marlton, NJ, is seeking an experienced Sr. Data Scientist to join their growing team! This Data Scientist will focused on their GenAI iniatives including developing an application leveraging optical character recognitition concepts.
This is an exciting time to join a team delivering cutting edge AI products to the market place!
This is a contract to hire opportunity and 100% remote. Candidates must be located in NJ, PA, DC or TX for monthly travel.
Summary:
The Data Scientist IV is a senior-level role that requires managing significant data-driven projects and initiatives across the organization. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic decisions through Data, AI, Machine Learning and advanced analytics. This role requires deep analytical skills and the ability to work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of data science solutions using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders, to identify business objectives, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable data science projects.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative and learning- oriented environment.
- Present information using data visualization techniques.
- Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.
- Oversee the research and development of new models and algorithms, driving innovation within the company.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align data science projects with strategic objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment of data science solutions.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in advanced statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to continually improve the effectiveness of data science initiatives.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports but may provide guidance, leadership, or training to others.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with AWS cloud services and big data technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale data projects and teams.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Education and/or Experience:
- Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- 7+ years of professional experience in data science or a related field.
Must have:
- Must have at least 7 years of hands on Data Science experience, with recent focus on applying GenAI concepts
- Background in Python
- Must have AWS cloud for deployment
- Must have OCR (optical character recognition) knowledge
- Experience with Mortgage OR a Technology START UP environment is ideal