Data Scientist

Compunnel, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Data Scientist in New Jersey to build and evaluate machine learning models using various datasets. Key responsibilities include performing exploratory data analysis, developing models for classification and regression, and creating dashboards for insights. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in data science and proficiency in Python or R, SQL, and ML libraries like scikit-learn. Strong communication skills and collaboration with engineering teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in data science.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and XGBoost.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering on large datasets.
• Develop, train, and evaluate models for classification, regression, and forecasting.
• Conduct experimentation including A/B testing and statistical validation.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate insights and results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy and productionize machine learning models.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Statistical validation

Data visualization

Tools

Python

R

SQL

scikit-learn

XGBoost

Job description

We are seeking a Data Scientist to build and evaluate machine learning models using structured and unstructured datasets.

This role focuses on solving business problems through data analysis, modeling, experimentation, and effective communication of insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and feature engineering on large datasets
• Develop, train, and evaluate models for classification, regression, and forecasting
• Conduct experimentation including A/B testing and statistical validation
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate insights and results
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy and productionize machine learning models

Required Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in data science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python or R and SQL
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn and XGBoost
• Understanding of statistical methods and hypothesis testing
• Familiarity with data visualization tools