Data Scientist

INSPYR; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A solutions provider is seeking a remote Data Scientist to develop models and drive insights to enhance business profitability. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and 0-3 years of experience in data analysis, along with proficiency in Python, Databricks, and statistical methodologies. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical benefits and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k)

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in data analysis or related field.
• Experience with statistical software and database languages.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of methods such as machine learning and natural language processing.

Responsibilities

• Process data using Python, PySpark, and Databricks.
• Develop purchase propensity models and product recommendation models.
• Help business partners make more profitable decisions based on customer and prospect insights.

Skills

Experience building price optimization models or churn forecasting models

Strong Python experience

Experience with Databricks and/or PySpark

Education

Masters degree in a quantitative discipline

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

PySpark

NumPy

pandas

scikit-learn

XGBoost

Matplotlib

lifelines

Job description

Overview

Title: Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract/Contract-to-Hire

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US. W2/direct-employment only.

Top Skills Required

• Experience building price optimization models or churn forecasting models is a hard requirement
• Strong Python experience
• Experience with Databricks and/or PySpark

Job Summary

Our data scientists use a combination of technical and business skills to help our brands achieve their financial and strategic objectives. A Data Scientist learns the job while performing hands-on analytics and modeling.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to our culture of humility, curiosity, and impact
• Process data using Python, PySpark, and Databricks
• Develop purchase propensity models and product recommendation models
• Learn the job while performing hands-on analytics and modeling
• Help business partners make more profitable decisions based on customer and prospect insights

Working Conditions

• Fully remote

Minimum Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in data analysis or related field
• Masters degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with statistical software and database languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data science to improve customer experience and business profitability
• PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Proficiency in Python packages such as PySpark, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost, Matplotlib, and lifelines
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of methods such as frequentist statistics, Bayesian statistics, forecasting, optimization, causal inference, machine learning, and natural language processing
• Proficiency with version control
• Experience with reading and writing data in the cloud
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates across functions with strong skills in persuasive and informative speaking

Our benefits package includes

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients\' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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