Data Scientist

Seneca Resources; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Data Scientist in Hoover, Alabama. This role involves acting as the lead data strategist, enhancing data product capabilities, and deploying analytical models. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in data science, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools such as SQL and Python. This contract position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, research-oriented environment with multiple active projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data science.
• Strong skills in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
• Advanced experience in pattern recognition and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategist, integrating new datasets into product capabilities.
• Partner with engineering to enhance data products.
• Analyze data for trends and clear business objectives.

Skills

Data mining

Mathematics

Statistical analysis

Predictive modeling

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied math, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead data strategist, identifying and integrating new datasets into product capabilities.
• Partner with engineering to build and enhance data products.
• Execute analytical experiments across various business domains.
• Identify, collect, and prepare structured and unstructured datasets.
• Build algorithms and models for large-scale data mining, including data validation, error analysis, and model improvement.
• Analyze data for trends, patterns, and clear business objectives.
• Deploy analytical models to production in collaboration with software developers and ML engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data science.
• Strong skills in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
• Advanced experience in pattern recognition and predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, SAS).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented environment with multiple active projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, applied math, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting