Job Openings Senior Data Scientist (Manager), Remote

About the job Senior Data Scientist (Manager), Remote

Senior Data Scientist (Manager), Frederick, MD/Remote

  • Direct Hire
  • Remote (Ideal candidate will be located in the MD/DC area)
  • We will consider US Citizen, Green Card, or EAD for this position
  • Salary Target:  $175-200K (DOE)
  • Travel up to 20%

No Third-Party Recruiters Please.  We can only work with individuals who are self-represented.

Description

The Senior Data Scientist (Manager) will join a growing team of exceptional individuals. Ideally, she/he is adept at manipulating large data sets, at developing and using machine learning models to solve our clients’ challenges and at managing the end-to-end delivery of complex engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead / manage client engagements, working in teams and interacting with several business units across the organization.
  • Effectively test and validate the quality, reliability, and accuracy of clients’ data sets.
  • Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets (machine learning).
  • Leverage predictive modeling techniques using available open-source libraries.
  • Coordinate with different functional teams to implement, test and monitor new models.
  • Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance over time.
  • Responsible for the quality and performance of generated code, certified by functional and unit tests integrated into the CI chain.
  • Take part in the design and development of data products.
  • Embed models in web applications or deploy models as services.

Requirements

  • Relevant Master-level degree from a leading university (Data Science, Machine Learning expertise).
  • 5-7+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist/Consultant. (Must have experience working for a consulting firm.)

- building REST APIs, data models and predictions exposed as API
endpoints
- deploying models and data products in production
- data visualization and dashboarding (PowerBI, Tableau)
- text mining and NLP
- cloud providers is a plus (Azure, AWS, GCP)

    • Demonstrable experience in one or several of the following areas:

    - Solid track record in project management.

    - Team playing skills.

    - Contribution to IP development.


    • Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.
    • Proficient in Python, pandas and scikit-learn.
    • Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, boosting, neural networks, etc.) and their real-world applicability.
    • Proficient with Linux ecosystem: Bash, ssh, virtualization, automation.
    • Experience with databases: SQL & NoSQL (ElasticSearch, Cassandra, Redis, Hive).
    • Comfortable working with git for Continuous Integration and
      Deployment cycles (gitlab-ci, docker-compose).
    • Excellent command of various data mining / data analysis methods and tools, in an open-source environment.
    • Proven ability to build and implement machine learning models/algorithms and create/run simulations.
    • Motivation to drive business results using a data-driven approach.
    • Adequate level of comfort to work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams.
    • Passion for innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
    • Drive to learn and master new technologies and tools in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment.

    Please Note:

    • Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
    • No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please.
    • We are an equal opportunity employer (Unable to sponsor H1B Visas).
    • $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com.

    COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:  To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, our client may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the customer site requirements.

    Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based IT staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry’s leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.


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