Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote team. You will leverage advanced statistics and machine learning to extract actionable insights from complex datasets and influence decision-making across the organization.

You will design predictive models, design experiments, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling data-informed strategies while enjoying flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional data science experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries.
• Strong SQL and data mining skills.
• Experience with large datasets and visualization tools.
• Master's or PhD in quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and ML algorithms.
• Preprocess large datasets from varied sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop predictive models for forecasting, classification, and recommendations.
• Design and analyze A/B tests and experiments.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders via visualizations and reports.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join their fully remote team. This role will focus on leveraging advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will be instrumental in developing predictive models, designing experiments, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced data scientist looking to tackle challenging problems and make a significant impact in a flexible, remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to address business challenges.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for forecasting, classification, and recommendation systems.
• Design and analyze A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate product features and marketing strategies.
• Communicate complex findings and insights clearly and concisely to stakeholders through visualizations and reports.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with large databases.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data science projects in a collaborative remote environment.