Lead Data Scientist Alpharetta, Georgia

Polarits; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Polarits is seeking a Lead Data Scientist Consultant to lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives using Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI. This onsite role in Alpharetta, GA requires strong strategic and technical depth.

You will partner with executives to define modern data strategies, leverage Data Catalog, BigQuery, and Vertex AI to drive value, compliance, and maturity across the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Strong experience with GCP and data transformation at enterprise scale.
• Onsite role in Alpharetta, GA; USC/GC visa required.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives.
• Partner with executives to define data strategies and governance.
• Leverage GCP-native tools such as Data Catalog, BigQuery and Vertex AI.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Data Catalog

Data Transformation

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Data Scientist with Vertex AI

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Mode of work: Onsite

Experience: 12+ years

Visa: USC & GC only (W2 role)

Core Responsibilities

We are seeking a strategic, cloud-native Data Scientist Consultant with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives. This highly visible role blends technical depth with executive engagement, helping clients define and implement modern data strategies and frameworks that drive business value, compliance, and maturity—leveraging GCP-native tools like Data plex, Data Catalog, Big Query, and Vertex AI.