Data Scientist/Data Engineer

Description:

• Candidates in this role should be knowledgeable in data mining, data science, data analytics, data strategy/engineering and should be able to assist with designing high impact solutions and provide direction where needed.
• The role will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts across many levels of the organization.
   

Required Skills:

• Candidate must possess a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related technical field
• Strong background in hypothesis testing, regression analysis, statistics, or probability, as well as experience creating predictive analytics and predictive modeling methods including simulation
• Hands on experience with deep learning architectures using open source languages like Python, PySpark, PyTorch
• Hands on experience with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch
• Understanding of the Hadoop platform (e.g. MapReduce, Hive, Impala, Spark, Flume, Kafka) and related Big Data technologies
• Knowledge of R or SAS
• Fluency with SQL on one or more relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres or Oracle
• Excellent organizational, writing and interpersonal skills
• Proficient written and oral communication skills with stakeholders of varying analytics skill and knowledge levels
• Experience with model governance requirements. Able to de-mystify AI/Client models to make them transparent and explainable
• Model risk management experience and knowledge of the MDLC
• Hands on experience writing data processing, data pipeline, and data models to drive information visualization and transparency
• Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task and efficiently navigate changing priorities and responsibilities under tight deadlines
   

Desired Skills: 
An advanced degree in Engineering, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related technical field.
Background in text analytics, news aggregation and natural language processing
Creative research techniques that yield innovative results
Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certified (or equivalent)
Strong facilitation and agile project management methodologies for data science
Proven ability to think strategically and execute tactically