Jr. Data Scientist

Why Hiring; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Cloud exposure

Incentives program

Wellness & balance

Job summary

Why Hiring, a platform connecting talent with remote job opportunities, is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support analytics and automation initiatives. You will work with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision making and build scalable data solutions.

The role offers remote flexibility, exposure to AI-enabled workflows, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python for data analysis, scripting, or automation.
• Strong SQL knowledge and querying relational databases.
• Familiar with BI or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts (regression, classification).
• Foundational statistics knowledge (hypothesis testing, distributions, correlation).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication: explain data insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret large datasets to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using Python and SQL.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools.
• Support predictive analytics, segmentation, and forecasting projects.
• Assist in building scalable reporting and data processing solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate needs.
• Contribute to maintaining and optimizing data models and pipelines.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Machine learning concepts

Statistics basics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We're looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join a growing analytics team focused on building data-driven solutions and improving business performance through modern technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, automation, and emerging AI tools in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You'll work alongside analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to support reporting, forecasting, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives across different business areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret large datasets to support business decision-making
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using Python and SQL
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI and analytics tools
• Support predictive analytics, segmentation, and forecasting projects
• Assist in building scalable reporting and data processing solutions
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate business needs into data solutions
• Contribute to the maintenance and optimization of data models and pipelines

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Experience working with Python for data analysis, scripting, or automation
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience querying relational databases
• Familiarity with business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g. regression, classification)
• Foundational knowledge of statistics (hypothesis testing, distributions, correlation)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Clear communication skills — able to explain data insights to non-technical audiences

Nice-to-Have

• Understanding of cloud-based analytics or modern data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Interest in AI-enabled workflows, automation, or applied data science
• Prior exposure to predictive modeling or forecasting projects

What We Offer

• Remote and flexible working environment
• Opportunity to work on modern analytics and AI-focused projects
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Exposure to cloud technologies, automation, and scalable data solutions
• Career growth within an expanding team
• Performance-based incentives
• Wellness and work-life balance support

About Why Hiring

At Why Hiring, we connect talented individuals with remote job opportunities, simplifying the job search and helping professionals find fulfilling roles regardless of geography.

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