Data scientist entry level (contract)
Summary
Build and deploy ML models, perform EDA, and collaborate with BI teams to drive data-driven decisions using Python, Spark, and cloud platforms.
Our client is looking for a curious, analytical, and collaborative Junior Data Scientist to join their growing data team. You’ll work on building models, uncovering insights, and helping drive data-driven decisions across the organization Key Responsibilities Develop and prototype statistical models and machine learning algorithms Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering Collaborate with BI teams and analysts to present actionable insights Deploy, monitor, and maintain ML models in production Stay updated on emerging tools and techniques under senior mentorship Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven thinking Contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment Required Skills & Tools Programming: Python , R , MATLAB Big Data: Hadoop , Spark , Hive Data Wrangling & Visualization Statistical Modeling & Predictive Analytics Version Control: Git (preferred) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.) Master’s or Ph D is a plus Certifications in Data Science (Coursera, SAS, etc.) Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure) Exposure to Dev Ops or Data Engineering practices Soft Skills Strong communication and problem-solving abilities Agility and openness to innovation Passion for continuous learning Team-oriented and collaborative mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr