Data Scientist

recruiterboom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A data analytics company is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze raw data and uncover valuable insights. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying data sources, preprocessing data, and building predictive models. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in data mining, machine-learning, and excellent communication skills. A degree in a quantitative field is required. This position is based in New York, New York and offers a great opportunity for those passionate about data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst.
• Experience in data mining and data collection automation.
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research.

Responsibilities

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.

Skills

Data mining

Problem-solving aptitude

Machine-learning

Analytical mind

Excellent communication

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

Graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field

Tools

R

SQL

Python

Tableau

Hadoop

Job description

We are looking for a Data Scientist to analyze large amounts of raw information to find patterns that will help improve our company. We will rely on you to build data products to extract valuable business insights.

In this role, you should be highly analytical with a knack for analysis, math and statistics. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data. We also want to see a passion for machine-learning and research.

Your goal will be to help our company analyze trends to make better decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
• Combine models through ensemble modeling
• Present information using data visualization techniques
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist Data Analyst
• Experience in data mining
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
• Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop)
• Analytical mind and business acumen
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred