Cloud Engineer - Data Science

Bonfire Technologies Llc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonfire Technologies Llc is seeking a Data Scientist to turn large raw information into actionable insights and data products that optimize performance. You will build models, analyze trends, and help drive smarter business decisions.

The role requires strong math, statistics, and machine-learning skills, with experience using Tableau and Hadoop. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop data solutions that address real business challenges.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Data Scientist or Data Analyst role.
• Experience in data mining, ML and operations research.
• Experience with BI tools like Tableau and data frameworks such as Hadoop.
• Strong knowledge of R, SQL, Python; Scala/Java/C++ a plus.
• Strong math and analytical skills with business acumen.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• BSc/BA in CS/Engineering; grad degree in Data Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and detect valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
• Preprocess structured and unstructured data.
• Review large datasets to discover trends and patterns.
• Create predictive models and ML algorithms.
• Modify and combine models through ensemble modeling.
• Organize and present information using data visualization.
• Develop solutions and strategies to business challenges.
• Work with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Math/Statistics

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/BA in CS/Engineering

MSc in Data Science or quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Hadoop

R

SQL

Python

Scala/Java/C++ (asset)

Job description

About the Data Scientist position

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist who will help us analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns and use them to optimize our performance. You will build data products to extract valuable business insights, analyze trends and help us make better decisions.

We expect you to be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics, and a passion for machine-learning and research. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are also required.

Data Scientist responsibilities are:

• Research and detect valuable data sources and automate collection processes

• Perform preprocessing of structured and unstructured data

• Review large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns

• Create predictive models and machine-learning algorithms

• Modify and combine different models through ensemble modeling

• Organize and present information using data visualization techniques

• Develop and suggest solutions and strategies to business challenges

• Work together with engineering and product development teams

Data Scientist requirements are:

• 2+ years' experience of working on Data Scientist or Data Analyst (http://link...) position

• Significant experience in data mining, machine-learning and operations research

• Good experience using business intelligence tools (such as Tableau) and data frameworks (such as Hadoop)

• Good knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset

• Strong math and analytical skills, with business acumen

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Good problem-solving abilities

• BSc or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant area; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred